The Senate approved Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense following a tight 50-50 vote, in which Vice President J.D. Vance cast the tie-breaking vote. This confirmation reflects the administration's strength, despite some opposition from within the Republican party, as senators Mitch McConnel, Susan Collins, and Lisa Murkowski voted against him alongside 47 Senate Democrats. Hegseth, an untraditional choice given his lack of general rank, embodies the administration’s struggle to secure its desired nominees amid ongoing political challenges.
The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense in a close 50-50 vote, broken by Vice President J.D. Vance, demonstrating the administration's strength.
Hegseth, a controversial nominee without prior general's rank, highlights the ongoing challenges the administration faces in staffing key positions.
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