Vance breaks tie in Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth; Trump tours ...
3 days ago · Before departing for North Carolina, Trump talked briefly about the Senate confirmation vote on Hegseth tonight. "I don't know what's gonna happen," Trump said. "You never know in those things.
Trump responds to Pete Hesgeth’s confirmation as he makes …
Trump responds to Pete Hesgeth’s confirmation as he makes FEMA threat after North Carolina visit: Live - President is highly critical of FEMA response in North Carolina arguing states are best ...
Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary | AP …
3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary Thursday on a largely party-line vote, despite grave objections from Democrats and stirring unease among Republicans over his behavior and qualifications to lead the U.S. military.
Live updates: Trump targets FEMA in North Carolina; Pete Hegseth …
3 days ago · The Senate will vote on Pete Hegseth's nomination for Defense secretary Friday, after two Republicans opposing him, while President Donald Trump visits disaster areas. Follow along for live updates.
Tillis’ vote sets up late-night tie-breaker to confirm Hegseth
2 days ago · Late Friday evening, North Carolina's Sen. Thom Tillis was the key vote leading to confirmation of Pete Hegseth, 44, as the new US Secretary of Defense. Tillis' "aye" tied the vote, giving newly inaugurated Vice President JD Vance the chance to cast an 11th-hour tie-breaking vote in favor of confirming Hegseth.
Pete Hegseth sworn in as Secretary of Defense - NBC News
1 day ago · Pete Hegseth, President Trump's controversial pick for Secretary of Defense, was sworn in today following an historic, tie-breaking vote last night. ... In hurricane-ravaged North Carolina, Trump ...
VP Vance breaks tie to confirm Hegseth as defense secretary
2 days ago · Pete Hegseth was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary after Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in the U.S. Senate. ... Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, sent the Senate ...
Senate Confirms Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary as JD Vance …
W ASHINGTON—Pete Hegseth, ... fearing the North Carolina senator could join Collins and Murkowski—who had already declared their opposition—and likely McConnell, sinking Hegseth’s bid. ...
Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) cast the 50th vote for Pete Hegseth for defense secretary just now. He had additional questions for the nominee earlier today that Hegseth answered and, at the ...
Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth | AP News
Dec 7, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump shows support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat. (AP video produced by Serkan Gurbuz)