Pete Hegseth was confirmed as defense secretary late Friday by the U.S. Senate after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie as Senate president.

Vice President JD Vance was forced to step in after Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks and voted against Hegseth.

Hegseth thanked Trump for his “confidence,” Vance for casting the tie-breaking vote and ... Getty Images A lawyer for Trump’s defense nominee has said the legal fees to fight the accusation ...

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in ...