McConnell voted no on Hegseth as Pentagon head, forcing Vance to cast tiebreaker

Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans to vote against Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as defense secretary, who was narrowly confirmed after Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. McConnell cited concerns about Hegseth’s lack of military experience, past comments on women in combat roles, and failure to demonstrate effective management skills for the important role. Hegseth, a former Fox News host, faced questions about his personal life and controversial statements during his confirmation process.

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