Pete Hegseth confirmed as defence secretary after JD Vance’s tiebreaking vote

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary following a dramatic late-night Senate vote highlighted by behavioural accusations and a 50-50 split. Vice President JD Vance cast the tiebreaking vote. Concerns over Hegseth’s past conduct and statements were evident in the dissenting votes from three Republican senators.

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