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Senate advances Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary

Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is muscling Pete Hegseth’s nomination as defense secretary toward confirmation Friday, prioritizing his vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.

U.S. News & World Report · 4d

US Senate Advances Nomination of Trump Defense Pick Hegseth

The U.S. Senate narrowly voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, to be President Donald Trump's secretary of defense, clearing the way for a vote on his confirmation later this week.

NBC News on MSN · 2d

VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

The Republican-controlled Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote.

Hegseth vows to remove DEI at Pentagon, support border

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ABC · 10h

Trump 2nd term live updates: Hegseth vows to remove DEI at Pentagon, support border

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more. Trump is discussing his economic agenda in a virtual discussion with those gathered at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland.

The Washington Post on MSN · 10h

Hegseth, Trump’s Pentagon ‘disrupter,’ vows swift action

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is generating turbulence at the Pentagon, where his new defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed to bring change.

Bloomberg on MSN · 9h

Hegseth Vows Pentagon Is All-In on Trump’s Mass Deportation Push

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon Monday vowing to support President Donald Trump’s mass deportations, saying military involvement is “something the Defense Department absolutely will continue to do.

14hOpinion

The Vote to Confirm ‘a Wildly Unfit’ Pete Hegseth

Readers criticize the vote on the defense secretary nomination. Also: President Trump and tariffs; silencing health officials ...

The Associated Press on MSN11d

Trump’s EPA nominee stays vague on plans as senators press him on climate views

Americans deserve a clean environment “without suffocating the economy,” Lee ... Zeldin repeatedly declined to commit to ...

Buffalo News13d

What to know from Pete Hegseth's fiery confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.

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Credit cards, climate change and electric cars: Team Trump confirmation hearings

Trump's picks to lead four federal agencies testified without the flashes of anger that marked Pete Hegseth and Pam Bondi's ...

3don MSN

Recap: Court blocks Trump’s birthright citizenship order; Senate advances Hegseth’s nomination

Senate leaders are pushing ahead with a series of votes on President Trump’s cabinet nominees, looking to confirm an initial batch by Friday. A vote on John Ratcliffe as CIA Director is ...

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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving Trump the first member of his Cabinet

The Senate has confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state, giving President Donald Trump the first member of his Cabinet.

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Hegseth Targets D.E.I. in Early Directive at the Pentagon

Those who do not comply will no longer work here,” Pete Hegseth said in a handwritten notice saying diversity, equity and ...

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