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USA TODAY on MSN · 13h

Senate votes to confirm Pete Hegseth as Trump’s new Defense Secretary

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault, public drinking and intoxication, and abusive treatment of women.

The Associated Press on MSN · 11h

Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote

In brief remarks, he outlined what he said were his guiding principles: “Restore the warrior ethos in everything that we do, rebuild our military and reestablish deterrence.”

FOX News on MSN · 2d

Hegseth clears Senate hurdle and advances to a final confirmation vote

Pete Hegseth cleared a procedural hurdle Thursday for a final Senate vote to advance his confirmation to lead the Department of Defense, setting up a high-stakes showdown.

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Some Senate Republicans defend Trump's firing of 17 inspectors general

Several key U.S. Senate Republicans on Sunday defended President Donald Trump'sdecision to fire independent government ...

12hon MSN

In ‘Hail Mary’ move, ICC prosecutor files surprise application as Senate set to vote on sanctioning court

As the ICC prosecutor files applications for warrants against the Taliban, the Senate is set to vote on sanctions in bill ...

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Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary in 51-50 vote

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial ...

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Trump’s Palestinian refugee idea falls flat with Jordan and confounds a Senate ally

President Donald Trump’s push to have Egypt and Jordan take in large numbers of Palestinian refugees from besieged Gaza fell ...

19hOpinion

Was Husted playing the odds in taking U.S. Senate appointment? Thomas Suddes

Fven a potential three-way race for 2026’s Ohio GOP gubernatorial nomination, including likely Trump-backed Vivek Ramaswamy ...

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