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    Hegseth was born on June 6, 1980, [4] in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Brian, a basketball coach, and Penny Hegseth. [5] [6] [7] He was raised in nearby Forest Lake [8] and is of Norwegian descent on both sides of the family. [9]He …

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    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Outlines Vision For U.S. Military In First Message To The Force
    Newly confirmed Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered his first official message to service members, emphasizing his commitment to restoring the "warrior ethos" and reinforcing America's military dominance under President Donald J. Trump’s leadership. Hegseth, a decorated combat veteran and former Fox News contributor, described his appointment as "the privilege of a lifetime" and laid out a clear, three-pronged approach to achieving the administration's goal of “Peace through Strength.”
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    Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote
    Pete Hegseth was sworn in Saturday as the nation's 29th secretary of defense, quickly joining President Trump's Cabinet after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon's leader. Hegseth took the oath from Vice President JD Vance in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building with Hegseth's wife, Jennifer Rauchet, at his side and Republican senators looking on. The ceremony came less than 12 hours after Vance broke a 50-50 tie in the Senate to narrowly seal Hegseth's confirmation.
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    Mitch McConnell's Vote Against Trump Nominee Pete Hegseth Sparks MAGA Fury
    After a few GOP senators, including McConnell, voted against Hegseth for defense secretary, the Senate narrowly voted to confirm him.
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    Hegseth sworn in as US defense secretary
    Former infantryman and Fox News personality Pete Hegseth was sworn in as US defense secretary Saturday, having narrowly won Senate confirmation despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and concerns over inexperience. They also approved Hegseth despite allegations of financial mismanagement at veterans' nonprofits where he previously worked, reports of excessive drinking, and allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in...
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    Sen. Hassan: Hegseth Doesn't Have "Skills, Experience, Record or Character" to Lead Dept.
    Senator Maggie Hassan took to the Senate floor to voice strong opposition to Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Secretary of Defense. Hassan criticized Hegseth’s alleged lack of skills, experience, record, or character necessary to lead the Department of Defense effectively. She expressed concern over allegations against him and questioned his ability to manage such a large department. Hassan called on her colleagues to ensure the role is filled by a leader more capable of serving all Americans. Source: Senator Maggie Hassan, House Floor.
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    Who is Pete Hegseth?
    Pete Hegseth, an Army combat veteran and a former Fox News host, has delivered right-wing talking points in remarks on the military’s recruitment efforts. Eric Lee/The New York Times

    Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon

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    What's wrong with Hegseth?
    Concerns about Hegseth emerged shortly after he was picked last year. He has faced accusations of sexual assault, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement. Hegseth and his allies say he has made mistakes but also dismissed the accusations as politically motivated “anonymous smears.”

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    Is Hegseth a perfect person?
    "I am not a perfect person, but redemption is real," he said during the hearing. Earlier this week, he was accused of alcohol and spousal abuse in a sworn affidavit given to a congressional committee by his former sister-in-law. Hegseth's lawyer denied the allegations.

    Pete Hegseth sworn in as US defence secretary after tie-breaking vote

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    Did Pete Hegseth swear in?
    Charlie Kirk, founder and CEO of Turing Point USA, celebrated Hegseth's swearing in on X, formerly Twitter, and wrote: "Pete Hegseth's first words as Secretary of Defense: 'All praise and glory to God. His will be done.' Amen."

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    Will Hegseth pass this test?
    "Mr. Hegseth has failed, as yet, to demonstrate that he will pass this test." In confirming Hegseth, Vance becomes only the second vice-president in US history to break a tie to confirm a cabinet nominee.

    Pete Hegseth sworn in as US defence secretary after tie-breaking vote

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    How many people did Hegseth manage at a time?
    In his Senate hearing, Mr. Hegseth acknowledged that he had never managed more than a few hundred people at a time. But he cast his unconventional background — his predecessors have been former generals, lawmakers or government officials — as an advantage in President Trump’s drive to shake up the establishment.

    Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon

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    1 day ago · Vice President JD Vance delivered a tie breaking vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host, as secretary of defense. Three Republicans joined the Democrats and independents in voting no ...

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    1 day ago · WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off ...

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    Hegseth heads to Pentagon with plans to upend it

    1 day ago · The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, a triumphant moment for the former Fox News host who overcame allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and inexperience to ...

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