8 hours agoPete Hegseth confirmed as US Secretary of Defence
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(a year ago)Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's candidate for the US Secretary of Defence, was confirmed by the Senate late Friday evening, after facing charges of indecent behaviour that nearly marred his confirmation. Vice President JD Vance cast his vote in favour of Hegseth, as three republican senators included the former majority leader in [...]
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's candidate for the US Secretary of Defence, was confirmed by the Senate late Friday evening, after facing charges of indecent behaviour that nearly marred his confirmation.
Vice President JD Vance cast his vote in favour of Hegseth, after three republican senators including former majority leader in the Senate, Mitch McConnell, voted against him, reports BBC, broadcast Klakosova.tv.
During Hegseth's confirmation hearing, he faced numerous questions about a claim to sexual assault, which he has denied as well as treachery and alcoholic beverages.
Former combat veteran and former TV host Fox News will oversee a department of about three million employees and an $849 billion budget.
