J.D. Vance casts tie-breaking vote to secure Pete Hegseth's nomination as U.S. defence secretary

Jan 24, 2025 - 23:00
J.D. Vance casts tie-breaking vote to secure Pete Hegseth's nomination as U.S. defence secretary
A close-up image of Pete Hegseth's face.

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defence secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.