Hegseth confirmed as defense secretary in tie-breaker vote

Former National Guard infantry officer and Fox News host Pete Hegseth is preparing to be sworn in as defense secretary following a confirmation vote Friday.The Republican-controlled Senate saw a small handful vote against party lines, including Kentucky Sen. Mitch Connell, the former majority leader who is planning to retire next year. Vice President JD Vance broke the 50-50 vote to seal Hegseth’s confirmation.His nomination was controversial from the time it was announced in November, wit