Pete Hegseth confirmed as Donald Trump's defense secretary

The defense ministers tamed Donald Trump in his first term of office. Pete Hegseth, who has just been confirmed for the most important office of the new US government, is expected to be the opposite.

Pete Hegseth: America First, Strength Through Deterrence

WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews)-Pete Hegseth, a prominent advocate for military reform and a champion of American interests, emphasized the importance of rebuilding the U.S. military and restoring the nation’s global strength through deterrence. Speaking with conviction, Hegseth laid out his vision for the future of the U.S. defense strategy, prioritizing peace but always prepared for conflict […]

SENATOR McCONNELL: Statement on Nomination of Pete Hegseth to Serve as Secretary of Defense

U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement Friday on the nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense:

Pete Hegseth Takes Charge at Pentagon, Signaling Policy Shift

The U.S. Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense on January 24, 2025, in a close 51-50 vote. Vice President JD Vance broke the tie, reflecting deep partisan divisions. Hegseth, a 44-year-old Princeton graduate and three-tour combat veteran, earned Bronze Stars in Iraq and Afghanistan before transitioning to media. He spent eight years as […]

Accused of sexual assault, drunkenness, and financial mismanagement, new defense head is confirmed

And Kristi Noem is now the DHS secretary.

Hegseth Squeezes Through Confirmation Vote Despite Republican Opposition

The Senate confirmed Hegseth thanks to VP J.D. Vance’s tie-breaking vote — no thanks to three Republicans with atrocious voting records. ... The post Hegseth Squeezes Through Confirmation Vote Despite Republican Opposition appeared first on The New American.