Live updates: Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours wildfire damage in California
Senate confirms Hegseth as Defense secretary; Trump tours fire damage in LA
Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas
President Donald Trump surveyed disaster zones in California and North Carolina on Friday and said he was considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency, offering the latest sign of how he is weighing sweeping changes to the nation’s central organization for responding to disasters.
VP Vance breaks tie in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Pete Hegseth Confirmed As Trump's Defense Secretary
Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary in tie-breaking vote amid turmoil
Former Fox News Host Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary Despite Controversy and Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was confirmed as Defense Secretary Friday night on a narrow vote in the U.S. Senate, a victory for President Donald Trump despite disturbing allegations about Hegseth’s conduct and questions about his fitness for the job.
Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary
WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault, public drinking and intoxication, and abusive treatment of women.
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Despite allegations he’s faced since being announced as Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Hegseth managed to convince enough GOP senators he’s the man for the job.
Where Things Stand With Pete Hegseth’s Nomination
Pete Hegseth, dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse, is increasingly expected to be confirmed by the Senate on Friday night.
McConnell vote against Hegseth, defying Trump, raises eyebrows
Senator Tammy Duckworth expresses her disappointment with her Republican colleagues for voting for Donald Trump's unqualified defense secretary nominee, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, with only Senators Murkowski and Collins voting "no" until,
Pete Hegseth confirmed as US Defense Secretary
The U.S. Senate has confirmed former combat veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as President Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary. (AP Video: Mike Pesoli)
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations
A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a weekend show. Trump tapped him as the defense secretary to lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion.
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Hegseth confirmed as Trump's defense secretary in tie-breaking vote despite turmoil over his conduct
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary Friday in a dramatic late-night vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.
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‘No respect’: Trump defense secretary pick Hegseth faces THIS challenge if confirmed, veteran says
Donald Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is on track to be confirmed, but faces an uphill climb amid new abuse allegations, allegations that Hegseth denies.