Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.

Vice President Vance cast a tie-breaking vote as Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement to win Senate approval.

The U.S. secretary of defense previously addressed allegations of excessive drinking during his January 2025 Senate confirmation hearing.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

The pause comes shortly after Pete Hegseth was confirmed as secretary of defense. Hegseth has been accused of sexual assault, allegations he has denied. During his confirmation hearing, he disclosed ...

Donald Trump said that the 'important thing is winning' after hearing that it took a rare tiebreaker in the Senate to confirm Pete Hegseth as the nation's Secretary of Defense.

Alongside his wife Jennifer Rauchet and his kids, Hegseth swore an oath of office beside Vice President JD Vance .

Pete Hegseth was confirmed as Donald Trump's secretary of defense in a 50-50 tiebreak vote. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site ...

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday ... was also dogged by an eight-year-old sexual assault allegation against him. Hegseth paid off the accuser, who sought ...

In Trump’s fun house mirror of America, there’s no point in trying to disqualify someone by pointing out their bad deeds.