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Pete Hegseth confirmed as next Pentagon chief

US Vice President J.D. Vance has cast the decisive vote in favor of Donald Trump’s pick

The US Senate has confirmed army veteran and Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense on Friday.

Hegseth received 50 votes in his favor and 50 votes against his candidacy, after which Vice President J.D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote, sealing his appointment to lead the Pentagon.

Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell broke ranks and joined the Democrats in voting “no.”

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January 25, 2025 at 08:28AM
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