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

McConnell's vote of conscience against Pete Hegseth, following decades of obstruction, was rendered meaningless after J.D. Vance broke the tie vote.

In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times. The defiance by a congressional Republican

Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, are being widely watched for their votes. Vice President JD Vance could be called upon to break a tie vote to advance Hegseth toward ...

The United States Senate has narrowly voted to confirm Army veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the position of secretary of the U S Department of Defense, with Vice President J D Vance

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.

The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief today, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world’s most powerful military.

The Senate, with the help of Vice President J.D. Vance narrowly confirmed former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth to serve as President Donald Trump's secretary of Defense. The overall vote count Friday night was 51-50,

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defence secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.

The climax of which pitted two formidable and Machiavellian Republican leaders, Mitch McConnell and JD Vance — both with ... from the herd and join Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Susan Collins ...

Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Victor Davis Hanson explained on Friday how Democratic senators’ attacks on President Donald Trump’s nominees during

Most of President Donald Trump's successful Cabinet nominees so far — including, as of Monday evening, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent — were confirmed by comfortable margins. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth squeaked by 51 to 50, with Vice President J.D. Vance casting the second-ever tie-breaking vote for a Cabinet secretary.