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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.

The New York Times · 2d

Pete Hegseth, New Defense Secretary, Outlines Pentagon’s Priorities

After being sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance, the Pentagon’s new leader addressed the Defense Department’s three million employees.

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.

Hegseth vows to remove DEI at Pentagon, support border

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ABC · 11h

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 · 11h

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 · 10h

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.

16hOpinion

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 ...

New York Magazine14d

Pete Hegseth Is a Test

It is the first serious test of Donald Trump’s newly invigorated strongman model of governance and of whether he can continue ...

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Trump contends Hegseth is ‘doing very well’ as he risks falling short in Senate

“Pete Hegseth is doing very well,” Trump said ... according to the filings. 7:01 AM: Lee Zeldin didn’t ask to head EPA. Here’s why Trump picked him. When he served as a Republican ...

11don MSN

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 ...

Pete Hegseth, Kristi Noem confirmed to Cabinet positions. Where do other Trump nominees stand?

So far, three people have been confirmed to Trump’s Cabinet: former Sen. Marco Rubio as the secretary of state, John ...

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Pete Hegseth Reacts After Targeted Threat: 'Will Not Be Bullied'

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald ... Environmental Protection Agency administrator nominee Lee Zeldin and former U.S. Congressman Matt Gaetz, Trump's failed first ...

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