4 days ago · Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle …

4 days ago · The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense, sworn in on Jan. 24, 2025.Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after …

5 days ago · The Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote.

4 days ago · Pete Hegseth arrives at the Capitol for his Senate confirmation vote on Friday. Mr. Hegseth was confirmed 51-50, with Vice President JD Vance serving as the tiebreaker. Tom …

4 days ago · Pete Hegseth has been sworn as the secretary of defense, taking the oath from Vice President JD Vance less than 12 hours after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate.

4 days ago · Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new role leading America's 3.5 million service members and civilians by Vice President JD Vance.

4 days ago · Pete Hegseth eked out a victory Friday night when Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote to deliver him enough votes in the Senate to become the next secretary of …

2 days ago · Hegseth Promises ‘Shift’ at Pentagon and a Focus on Immigration “Whatever is needed at the border will be provided,” Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, told …

Jan 20, 2025 · The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor.

5 days ago · — The United States Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the 29th U.S. Secretary of Defense by a vote of 51 to 50 today. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND), a member of the …