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JD Vance January 25, 2025

JD Vance compares Pete Hegseth's confirmation to Ohio State's title: 'Doesn't matter what the score was'

Vice President JD Vance celebrated Pete Hegseth's confirmation with an anecdote that referenced Ohio State's recent national championship victory.

Pete Hegseth January 25, 2025

Pete Hegseth sworn in as defense secretary: 'An honor of a lifetime'

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an “honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength.

VIDEO January 25, 2025

VP Vance leads swearing-in ceremony for new Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had his swearing-in ceremony on Capitol Hill in the latest confirmation of one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks.

VIDEO January 24, 2025

McConnell explains vote against Hegseth

Senate January 24, 2025

Oklahoma Sen Mullin confident Hegseth will be confirmed, predicts who Democrats will try to sink next

Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., predicted that Pete Hegseth will be confirmed as defense secretary on Friday evening, and that Democratic opposition would target Tulsi Gabbard next.

Pete Hegseth January 24, 2025

Hegseth clears Senate hurdle and advances to a final confirmation vote

Pete Hegseth cleared a procedural hurdle Thursday for a final Senate vote to advance his confirmation to lead the Department of Defense, setting up a high-stakes showdown.

Secretary of Defense January 23, 2025

Defense Department pauses all social media posts pending review by incoming secretary

In the future, all social media posts from the Department of Defense will reflect an emphasis solely on "warfighting and lethality" under President Donald Trump, Fox News has learned.

Pete Hegseth January 23, 2025

Moderate Republican Murkowski won't back Trump pick Hegseth for defense secretary

Moderate GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska has broken her silence, saying she won't be voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense.

JD Vance January 23, 2025

JD Vance's first big VP moment on the horizon with possible cabinet tiebreaker vote

JD Vance's first big moment as vice president sits on the horizon as the Senate prepares to confirm Pete Hegseth and John Ratcliffe, which could require a tiebreaking vote.

Politics January 23, 2025

Key Senate chairman criticizes 'anonymous sources with ulterior motives,' stands by Hegseth nomination

A key senator says he is standing by Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense pick, and criticized "anonymous sources" casting doubt on his character.

Pete Hegseth January 22, 2025

Hegseth lawyer slams 'flawed and questionable affidavit' from ex-sister-in-law

Pete Hegseth's lawyer dissected and refuted a new affidavit from the defense secretary nominee's former sister-in-law in a letter to SASC chairman Wicker on Wednesday.