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Pete Hegseth narrowly confirmed as Trump's defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote
Pete Hegseth narrowly confirmed as Trump's defense secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the tiebreaking vote.