Obama Secretary of Defense

Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Hegseth Could Be Confirmed With Smallest Margin of Any Defense Secretary

For the last 50 years, almost every nominee to lead the Pentagon has been a consensus pick who drew lopsided margins of support in the Senate. Pete Hegseth’s nomination has been a notable exception.

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Hegseth Narrowly Wins Confirmation to Become US Defense Secretary

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.

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Hegseth will be Defense secretary. Here's how he plans to upend the Pentagon.

The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, a triumphant moment for the former Fox News host who overcame allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and inexperience to attain one of the country’s most crucial positions.

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What does the defense secretary do?

During the Obama administration, Farkas was a deputy assistant secretary of defense with a focus on Russia, Ukraine and Eurasia. Prior to that, she was a civilian adviser to the top military ...

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Secretary of Defense Must Perform a 'Delicate Dance' Between the President, Congress and the Public

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Donald Trump Nominees Could Get 'Democratic Defections': Ex-Obama Strategist

David Axelrod said Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman could be among those who will support some of Trump's Cabinet picks.

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Hegseth moves closer to confirmation after clearing key Senate vote

Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary.

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