Forest Lake’s mayor shares support for Pete Hegseth after confirmation as defense secretary. Sen. Mitch McConnell made headlines by voting against Hegseth’s confirmation. FOREST LAKE, Minn. (FOX 9) - ...
President Donald Trump's nomination of Forest Lake native Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense was approved after a 50-50 tie in the Senate was broken by Vice President JD Vance.
Vice President JD Vance was required to cast a tie-breaking vote after three Republicans voted against Hegseth.
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Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as defense secretary
The U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth is from Forest Lake, Minnesota and locals ...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has a sterling educational background, but many have argued he was not qualified for his ...
Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, says he will be a "change agent" and a "warrior" for the department as Republicans demand new and strong leadership in the Pentagon.