We're getting going here. We knew the confirmation hearing for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was going to be an ugly affair, as Democrats delved into allegations from his past including sexual assault and excessive drinking,
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The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.
Three cabinet nominees ‒ Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel ‒ faced a questions from Senate confirmation hearings Thursday.
The Senate on Friday night confirmed President Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality, to become the country’s next defense secretary.
Tillis previously expressed concerns about Kennedy, tapped to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, over his history of vaccine skepticism.
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Vice President J.D. Vance was on hand to cast a tie-breaking vote, unusual in the Senate for Cabinet nominees, who typically win wider support.
Three Trump picks will get committee hearings on Wednesday as Republicans work to get his nominations confirmed.
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s Defense secretary in a late-night vote that required a tiebreaking vote by Vice President JD Vance.
Pete Hegseth, the former co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, will be the next secretary of defense, after he squeaked by Senate confirmation with Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie 50-50 vote.