The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Three Republican senators opposed the nomination, raising concerns about Hegseth's past statements and personal conduct. Despite these concerns, Hegseth's military experience and potential to disrupt the Pentagon bureaucracy swayed many senators.
Senate confirmation of Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary with a tie-breaking vote
Concerns raised by three Republican senators regarding Hegseth's past statements and conduct
Hegseth's military experience and potential to reform the Pentagon's bureaucracy