Veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth will be the next secretary of defense, after he was confirmed late Friday by the U.S. Senate by the narrowest of margins

In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times

Pete Hegseth’s confirmation vote from the Senate on Friday night, in a tie broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, was helped by a North Carolina Republican senator and a one-on-one meeting between the two.

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defence secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.

The United States Senate has narrowly voted to confirm Army veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for the position of secretary of the U S Department of Defense, with Vice President J D Vance

Pete Hegseth, a prominent conservative commentator and former Army National Guard officer, was confirmed as secretary of defense on Friday in a

The Senate, with the help of Vice President J.D. Vance narrowly confirmed former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth to serve as President Donald Trump's secretary of Defense. The overall vote count Friday night was 51-50,

The Senate is set to hold a final confirmation voe on Pete Hegseth’s nomination for Defense secretary on Friday, a day after advancing his nomination by a slim margin with two Republicans

The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief today, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world’s most powerful military.

Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski voted "no" in a procedural vote ... and in the event of a tie, Vice President JD Vance can break it. He can afford to lose no more than three Republicans.

Lisa Murkowski ... sworn-in Vice President JD Vance will be needed to cast the tie-breaking vote. The move to oppose Hegseth's confirmation was not unexpected from Murkowski, who has earned ...

President Donald Trump's nomination for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth was confirmed by the Senate Friday evening with Vice President J.D Vance casting the tie-breaking vote, marking only the second time in U.