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 Wednesday.

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 Mike Pence about his contacts ...

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 · 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 to confirm Betsy ...

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, Mike Pence, became the first ...

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 great Secretary ...

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 weak by “woke” generals...

Jan 25, 2025 · The Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as secretary of the Department of Defense, in a major win for President Donald Trump and his new administration.

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 to confirm Betsy ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, received a friendly reception from Republican senators at his confirmation hearing.