Hegseth outlines priorities after being sworn in to lead Pentagon
- Pete Hegseth was sworn in as the 29th Secretary of Defense after a tiebreaking vote by Vice President JD Vance on Saturday.
- Hegseth faces challenges including border security, military budgeting, and troop deployments in the Middle East.
- He will consider whether active-duty troops can assist in law enforcement at the southern border, as directed by President Trump.
- Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer criticized Hegseth's confirmation, citing concerns over his experience and character flaws.
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