Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in a narrow Senate confirmation.
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2 developments- Jan 24, 2025Senate to vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
- Jan 25, 2025Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary after narrow Senate vote
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