J.D. Vance casts tie-breaking vote to secure Pete Hegseth’s nomination as U.S. defence secretary

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defence secretary after a 50-50 Senate vote, with Vice-President J.D. Vance breaking the tie. Despite opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, Hegseth, a former Fox News host and combat veteran, was confirmed amid concerns about his past behavior and qualifications. The confirmation marked a major victory for President Donald Trump, who praised Hegseth’s appointment as bringing a “warrior’s perspective” to the top military job.

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