Trump's Controversial Pick Pete Hegseth Confirmed As US Defence Secretary | Read
The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.
Three Republican senators voted against Donald Trump's pick as secretary of defense, resulting in a 50-50 tie that required JD Vance to cast the deciding ballot -- only the second time in history a vice president has had to intervene to save a cabinet nominee.
