Mr Pete Hegseth was confirmed after a 50-50 vote in the Senate.PHOTO: REUTERS
WASHINGTON - Mr Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Jan 24 to become the next US defence secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.
Mr Hegseth was confirmed after a 50-50 vote in the Senate, when Vice-President JD Vance came to the chamber to break the tie, after three Republicans joined every Democrat and independent in the voting. REUTERS
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