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Pete Hegseth's Policy Focus in First Year as Secretary of Defense?
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Pete Hegseth•United States•Senate•JD Vance•Hegseth•Republican•Susan Collins•Lisa Murkowski•Mitch McConnell•Democrats•Donald Trump
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Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary After VP Vance Breaks 50-50 Senate Tie
Jan 25, 2025, 02:27 AM
On January 25, 2025, Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the United States Secretary of Defense following a tight Senate vote. The Senate was evenly split at 50-50, requiring Vice President JD Vance to cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of Hegseth, bringing the final tally to 51-50. Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Mitch McConnell voted against Hegseth's nomination alongside the Democrats. Hegseth's confirmation signifies a critical development in President Donald Trump's administration.
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