On Friday, Pete Hegseth became the second person to be confirmed to a cabinet secretary post when Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote, ensuring he will be the next defense secretary. Ms. Murkowski and Ms. Collins also voted against him, along with Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky.
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.
DeVos: It was something that ended up being a motto of sorts in our office: focus on doing something good for kids every day. There are going to be endless distractions, problems, hiccups, frustrations, and the like, but if you come to work every morning with fresh eyes and that posture, it’s easy to keep moving forward.
The Education Department was directed to prioritize school choice programs and provide states guidance on using federal funds to support K-12 voucher programs.
Okla., predicted that Pete Hegseth will be confirmed as defense secretary on Friday evening, and that Democratic opposition would target Tulsi Gabbard next.
The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration.
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.
Hegseth's squeaker of a confirmation victory marks only the second time that a vice president has broken a Senate tie on a Cabinet confirmation vote. Both were Trump nominees. Mike Pence cast the deciding vote for former Department of Education head Betsy DeVos in 2017.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was sworn in on Saturday, issued a statement outlining his top priorities for the Pentagon under President Trump. “It is the privilege of a lifetime to lead the warriors of the Department of Defense,
The Senate just barely confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary last week. Mitch McConnell’s vote against him in particular could spell trouble for Trump's shakiest nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr,
Hegseth's confirmation is a narrow victory for Trump and supporters who want to see a warrior and change agent lead the Pentagon.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Secretary of Defense after Vice President JD Vance broke Senate tie. Nominee faced opposition and allegations.