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Michelly Teixeira

Pete Hegseth Narrowly Survives Defense Secretary Confirmation Vote After Three GOP Senators Reject Him

Pete Hegseth during a hearing (Credit: Getty Images)

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next U.S. defense secretary on Friday, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote after a 50-50 split in the Upper House.

Senators had raised concerns over allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct, and financial mismanagement, which Hegseth vehemently denied. Three Republicans—Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Mitch McConnell—joined all Democrats in opposing Hegseth.

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