Pete Hegseth Narrowly Confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense

The Senate approved Hegseth's nomination after a rare tie-breaking vote by Vice President J.D. Vance, following contentious debates over his qualifications and past controversies.

• Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, was confirmed as Secretary of Defense after a 50-50 Senate vote was broken by Vice President J.D. Vance.
• Three Republican senators, including Mitch McConnell and Lisa Murkowski, joined Democrats in opposing Hegseth's nomination, citing concerns over his qualifications and past statements.
• Hegseth has faced criticism for his opposition to women in combat roles, allegations of sexual misconduct, and accusations of excessive alcohol consumption, all of which were raised during his confirmation hearings.
• During his confirmation process, Hegseth pledged to reform the Pentagon and combat what he described as its 'woke' culture, aiming to restore a 'warrior ethos' in the Department of Defense.
• President Donald Trump defended his nominee throughout the process, calling Hegseth a strong leader and expressing confidence in his ability to oversee the Pentagon's $850 billion annual budget and 3 million personnel.

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