Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary After Narrow Senate Vote
Pete Hegseth was confirmed as the US Secretary of Defence in a narrow 50-50 vote in the Senate, with Vice President Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Hegseth, a former media personality and decorated veteran, faced intense scrutiny from Democrats and some Republicans during his confirmation process. Despite resistance, including criticisms of his qualifications and views on women in combat, Hegseth’s confirmation will see him oversee a defense budget nearing $1 trillion and lead over 2 million active-duty personnel and civilians in the US military.
