The newly sworn-in defense secretary outlined plans on Saturday to advance the president's defense priorities.

After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to confirm him.

Senators Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins and Mitch McConnell voted against confirming Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary. To Capitol insiders, their decisions weren’t surprising.

The Senate voted Friday night on the confirmation of Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth.

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, faced stiff criticism from Democrats and some Republicans—requiring a tie-breaking vote from JD Vance.

Vice President JD Vance was required to cast a tie-breaking vote after three Republicans voted against Hegseth.

Vice President JD Vance was forced to step in after Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks and voted against Hegseth.

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth been confirmed as Defense Secretary, a victory for President Donald Trump amid disturbing allegations about Hegseth.

Despite allegations he’s faced since being announced as Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Hegseth managed to convince enough GOP senators he’s the man for the job.

The 44-year-old veteran and former Fox News host was sworn into office Saturday after facing allegations of sexual misconduct, misogynistic and racist comments, and mismanaged finances at two organizations.

President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more.In his first trip since becoming president, Trump on Friday heads to survey hurricane damage recovery in North Carolina and then to Los Angeles to tour devastation from wildfires.