Nov 13, 2024 · Marc Short, who served as chief of staff to former Vice President Mike Pence, affirmed President-elect Trump’s decision to appoint Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense on …

Jan 29, 2025 · Pete Hegseth seemed well on his way to becoming Trump’s next Defense secretary ... Trump fired national security adviser Michael Flynn for lying to Vice President …

Marc Short defended Pete Hegseth against criticism on MSNBC that he is not qualified to serve as Secretary of Defense under Donald Trump.

Jan 25, 2025 · Pete Hegseth has been sworn in as US defence secretary after the Senate confirmed his nomination by the smallest possible margin. ... Trump's previous vice-president, …

Jan 25, 2025 · The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth's position late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon. ... when Vice President Mike Pence cast the vote …

Jan 24, 2025 · Mr. Hegseth, a military veteran and a former Fox News host, has vowed to bring his self-described “warrior” ethos to the Defense Department, which he says has been made …

Jan 24, 2025 · In 2017, then-Vice President Mike Pence broke a 50-50 tie to confirm Betsy DeVos as Education secretary in Trump’s first term. “Congratulations to Pete Hegseth. He will make a …

Nov 16, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Pete Hegseth, the Army National Guard veteran and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a …

Jan 25, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled ... time a vice president broke a tie on a Cabinet confirmation vote was during the first Trump term when Vice President Mike Pence cast a vote …

Dec 5, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is said to be reconsidering his choice of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary after allegations emerged of the former Fox News host drinking …