Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth been confirmed as Defense Secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump amid disturbing allegations about Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as Secretary of Defense on Saturday after a narrow Senate vote confirmed his nomination. The vote, split 50-50, required Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie-breaking vote.

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance.

WASHINGTON: The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as Donald Trump ’s defence secretary following an intense late-night vote on Friday. The former Fox News host was confirmed by a 51-50 vote in the Senate, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote.

Despite allegations of sexual assault, paying off an accuser, and drinking to incapacitation on the job, Pete Hegseth was confirmed as President Donald Trump's secreta

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.”

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,

Pete Hegseth has officially been confirmed as the next U.S. Secretary of Defense after a tense 50-50 vote in the Senate, with Vice President JD Vance stepping in to break the tie. The confirmation marks a significant victory for President Donald Trump,