But the Republican-led Senate was determined to confirm Hegseth, a former Fox News host and combat veteran ... Vice President JD Vance arrived to break the 50-50 tie, highly unusual for Cabinet ...

was one of three Republicans to vote on Friday against Pete Hegseth ... other adversaries like Iran or North Korea." Hegseth, a former Fox News host, had faced questions ahead of his confirmation ...

Donald Trump prevailed on Friday night as ex-Fox News host Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the new Secretary of Defense by a razor thin majority after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote.

Vice President JD Vance was needed to break the tie in the upper chamber, putting the final tally at 51-50. "Congratulations to Pete ... Tuesday, Fox News obtained an affidavit from Hegseth's ...

Vice President JD Vance swore in Pete ... tie in the Senate vote and confirmed Hegseth by 51-50. Photo: Ron Sachs/Press Pool WASHINGTON—Pete Hegseth, a former Army National Guardsman and Fox ...

A former Fox News host and military veteran, Hegseth secured support from all but three Republicans to win confirmation with a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie.

Pete Hegseth, the former co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, will be the next secretary of defense, after he squeaked by Senate confirmation with Vice President JD Vance breaking a tie 50-50 vote.