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, ...

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

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

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

Military families protesting the defense department's anti-DEI push heckled Defense Secretary Hegseth at United States ...