Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote
In brief remarks, he outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence.”
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault, public drinking and intoxication, and abusive treatment of women.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51-50 vote
Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with VP Vance breaking a tie
Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.
Hegseth Narrowly Wins Confirmation to Become US Defense Secretary
Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.
Hegseth confirmed as Defense secretary after Vance breaks tie
Republicans largely rebuffed those accusations and approved Hegseth with the help of Vice President JD Vance, who broke a rare 50-50 tie, in the first big nomination fight for Pre
Some Senate Republicans defend Trump's firing of 17 inspectors general
Several key U.S. Senate Republicans on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's decision to fire independent government ...
Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, a key role as Trump vows immigration crackdown
The Senate voted on Saturday morning to confirm Kristi Noem as President Donald Trump’s Homeland Security secretary, ...
Kristi Noem sworn in as Department of Homeland Security secretary after Senate confirmation
After a scheduling hiccup, Kristi Noem was finally sworn in Saturday as Department of Homeland Security secretary.
Senate approves Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday by a 59-34 vote, putting the former South Dakota ...
Senate confirms Trump Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in rare weekend vote
Noem, a former congresswoman and current governor of South Dakota, vowed to ensure Biden-era immigration initiatives would be ...
Senate tees up final vote on Bessent nomination to lead Treasury
The Senate on Saturday voted to advance Scott Bessent’s nomination to become the next secretary of the Treasury, putting him ...
How the Senate Voted to Confirm Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security
The Senate voted 59 to 34 to confirm Ms. Noem, the governor of South Dakota, as the new head of the Department.