Hegseth was questioned about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation's defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote.

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote after three Republicans joined Democrats in opposition to Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth has been narrowly confirmed as Donald Trump’s defence secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns ...

Confirming Hegseth despite a grave series of allegations against him appears to provide a measure of Trump's political power ...