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Pete Hegseth is confirmed as U.S.

Second cabinet of Donald Trump — Pete Hegseth is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense in a 51–50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senat

Published January 24, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Second cabinet of Donald Trump.

Pete Hegseth is confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Defense in a 51–50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. [https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/senate-vote-confirm-pete-hegseth-defense-secretary-rcna189058 (NBC News)]

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