Hegseth sworn in as 29th defense secretary at Pentagon
Pete Hegseth was sworn in by Vice President Vance after a 50-50 Senate vote, becoming the 29th secretary of defense. He pledged to restore the warrior ethos, deter wars, and build a stronger military, while acknowledging scrutiny over qualifications and past allegations. He thanked Vance for the tie breaking vote and emphasized a need for capable aides and a focused Indo Pacific deterrence strategy.
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Noem confirmed as secretary of homeland security
The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary by a 59 to 34 vote, making the South Dakota governor the head of a broad agency central to national security and immigration enforcement. Noem pledged to secure the southern border and fix immigration while aiding disaster relief and terrorism prevention.
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