New defense secretary outlines top three goals: ‘Restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding our military, and reestablishing deterrence’
The Senate voted Friday to confirm former Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth as the United States' next defense secretary, after allegations of sexual misconduct and other issues had dogged President Donald Trump's pick for the top Pentagon post.
After being sworn-in by Vice President JD Vance, the Pentagon’s new leader addressed the Defense Department’s three million employees.
Every Senate Democrat and three Republican senators, who questioned his qualifications, voted against his confirmation