Hegseth confirmed as Pentagon chief after Vance breaks tie vote …
2 days ago · Veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth will be the next secretary of defense, after he was confirmed late Friday by the U.S. Senate by the narrowest of margins. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote to break a 50-50 tie after three Republican senators voted against him.
Pentagon chief promises more orders to reshape military - The Hill
1 day ago · New Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says there will soon be more executive orders from President Trump as he seeks to reshape and revamp the U.S. military. Hegseth arrived at the Pentagon Monday mor…
Here is what we know about Pete Hegseth’s first day as Pentagon Chief ...
2 days ago · Here is what we know about Pete Hegseth’s first day as Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth starts his first day as Secretary of Defense with key challenges ahead, from border security to military ...
US updates: Pete Hegseth confirmed as Pentagon chief
4 days ago · US updates: Pete Hegseth confirmed as Pentagon chief Published 01/25/2025 Published January 25, 2025 last updated 01/25/2025 last updated January 25, 2025. The US Senate has voted to confirm Pete ...
Leadership - U.S. Department of Defense
The secretary of defense is the highest ranking leader in the department and serves as the principal advisor to the president, the commander in chief of the armed forces, on defense policy....
Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon
3 days ago · The Senate voted 98 to 1 to confirm Jim Mattis, Mr. Trump’s first Pentagon chief, and 90 to 8 for his successor, Mark T. Esper. Traditionally, both parties have espoused the belief that the ...
Pete Hegseth Is Sworn In as Defense Secretary After Being …
4 days ago · The Senate voted 98 to 1 to confirm Jim Mattis, President Trump’s first Pentagon chief, and 90 to 8 for his successor, Mark Esper. There have been exceptions. Chuck Hagel, a former Republican ...
It’s not clear who will lead the Pentagon when Trump takes ... - AP …
Jan 18, 2025 · Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, from left, President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin watch during a Department of Defense Commander in Chief farewell ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, in Arlington, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Trump taps veteran, Fox personality Hegseth for Defense secretary
Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Pete Hegseth to be his Pentagon chief, a surprise move that would put the Fox News host and Army veteran in charge of the new administration’s...
Pentagon chief presses military to carry out a smooth transition …
Nov 7, 2024 · Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has directed the military to carry out a smooth transition to President-elect Donald Trump with a reminder to the force of its obligation to follow the lawful orders of the next commander in chief.
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