Lawmakers voted 51-50 to make Hegseth the civilian leader of America’s armed forces, forcing Vice President JD Vance to break the tie.
Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defense secretary, with JD Vance breaking tie
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January 25, 2025
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