Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and Fox News host, was confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump’s cabinet despite objections and unease from both parties. The confirmation vote was 51-50 with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new defense secretary in President Donald Trump ’s cabinet despite objections and unease from both parties. The confirmation vote took place on Friday and was 51-50 with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.
Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, herself a combat veteran and sexual assault survivor, has signaled her backing."I am ironclad in my assessment that the nominee, Mr. Hegseth, is prepared to be the next secretary of defense," the chairman, Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., said in a statement on the eve of voting. "The Senate needs to confirm this nominee as fast as possible."Three Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, and Sen.
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