Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense in Narrow Senate Vote

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as Secretary of Defense in a tight 51-50 Senate vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. His appointment, marked by controversy over past allegations and military policy views, signals a shift toward traditional values in Pentagon leadership.

Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Secretary of Defense in Narrow Senate Vote
Vice President JD Vance swears in Pete Hegseth as the 29th secretary of defense as his wife, Jennifer, and the couple's children look on at the White House, Jan. 25, 2025. redit:Courtesy @VP via X