Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes to become the next US defence secretary after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to...

Vice President J.D. Vance cast his first tie-breaking vote on Friday night to help the Senate confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, as the...

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth narrowly earned enough Republican support to clear a key Senate hurdle and is now all but assured confirmation.

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the new US secretary of defense after a 50-50 Senate vote. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s controversial nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, has officially been appointed to the position following a...

The US Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary with a narrow 51-50 vote, following a contentious debate. Vice President JD Vance cast the...

Donald Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, narrowly secured Senate confirmation with the help of Vice President JD Vance's tie-breaking...

Former Fox News host accused of sexual assault, financial mismanagement and excessive alcohol use appears to have enough Republican votes

On Friday evening, the GOP-led Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth to become Donald Trump‘s defense secretary, ending a dramatic confirmation process...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s controversial choice for US defence secretary, has been confirmed for the job. The 44-year-old ex-veteran and former...