WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Pete Hegseth narrowly won enough votes to become the next U.S. defense secretary on Friday, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.
Hegseth was confirmed after a 50-50 vote in the Senate, when Vice President JD Vance came to the floor to break a tie, after three Republicans joined all Democrats and independents in voting no.
