April 2, 2025
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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense

The US Senate on Saturday confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense, following a 50-50 tie vote that was broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, who cast the deciding vote in favor of Hegseth's appointment.The confirmation marks a significant victory for President Donald Trump, who faced strong opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans over Hegseth's nomination.

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