Hegseth Confirmed As Defense Secretary By One Vote
CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip - A podcast by CNN Audio
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The US Senate narrowly voted to confirm embattled Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote — the second time in history a vice president has broken a tie for a Cabinet nominee. President Donald Trump has stood behind Hegseth since a slew of misconduct allegations against the nominee came to light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices