Pete Hegseth confirmed as Trump’s defence secretary newsthirst.
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for US defence secretary, was confirmed by the Senate late on Friday night, after facing misconduct allegations that nearly derailed his confirmation. Vice-President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in Hegseth’s favour, after three Republican senators, including former Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell, voted against him. During Hegseth’s confirmation hearing,…