Controversial Trump pick Hegseth narrowly confirmed as US defense secretary
Three Republicans joined every Democrat in voting no as Hegseth is confirmed in a tie-break vote
Pete Hegseth
Sparks fly as US defence secretary nominee Pete Hegseth soldiers on before Senate committee
US Senate confirmation hearings for Donald Trump’s proposed cabinet members began with the 44-year-old former Fox News television host
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Former Fox host Pete Hegseth’s professional record and private life have been heavily scrutinised
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