The fascist former Fox News commentator will now head the Pentagon and direct the day-to-day operations of the world’s largest military machine.

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.

This post has been updated with statements from Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jack Reed. The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and member of the National Guard, to serve as the next Secretary of Defense in a 51 to 50 decision late Friday with Vice President J.

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.

JD Vance arrives in Senate to break nail-biter Pete Hegseth tie on Defense Secretary vote - Surprise third Republican Mitch McConnell opposed Hegseth’s confirmation after a series of revelations about

Pete Hegseth was confirmed after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote in support of his nomination. See how your senators voted.

The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth late Friday, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon.

"We have a great Secretary of Defense. We're very happy about that," Trump said.

Pete Hegseth was sworn in to lead the Department of Defense on Saturday, after a narrow vote in the Senate. The vote on Friday night was initially 50-50, with Vice President JD Vance then casting the tie-breaking vote.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary in his upcoming presidency, cleared his first hurdle on the way to confirmation: a long - and at times tense - hearing before the US Senate ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Defense, faced tense questioning for over four hours Tuesday. Republicans have accused Democrats of trying to slow ...