WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. More details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett. VERBATIM: Republicans pushed back questions about Hegseth’s qualifications amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior. Vice President JD Vance was on hand to cast the tie-breaking vote. TRUMP CABINET-HEGSETH-vance-a-11-FRIpm (:11) […]
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Pete Hegseth Is Confirmed as Secretary of Defense
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. More details from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.
VERBATIM:
Republicans pushed back questions about Hegseth’s qualifications amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior. Vice President JD Vance was on hand to cast the tie-breaking vote.
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The Republican senators prioritized the former Fox News host and combat veteran’s vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon.
Confirming Hegseth rounds out President Donald Trump’s top national security Cabinet officials.
Bernie Bennett, Washington
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