The 51-50 decision came after three Republicans voted against Hegseth. Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tiebreaking vote.

In his first big turn on the world stage, the defense secretary has already been forced to offer a major walk-back.

WASHINGTON – Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell was one of three Republicans voting against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth on Friday to be secretary of Defense, though his appointment was approved by the ...

Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.

NBC Universal, Inc. Pete Hegseth was sworn in Saturday as the ... Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska — also voted against Hegseth, questioning ...

Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) cited rising global threats as a reason for voting against confirming Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. “Major adversaries are working closer together to undermine ...

Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell on Thursday said he will not seek another term in office when he is up for reelection in 2026.

Pete Hegseth has vowed to bring his “warrior ... Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky — joined all Democrats in opposition. The final vote, 51 to 50, was the smallest ...

U.S. Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul nearly universally stuck with their parties in voting in favor of confirming ...

“Congratulations to Pete Hegseth,” Trump wrote on Truth Social ... Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mitch McConnell of Kentucky – joined all 47 Democrats to oppose Trump’s nominee, forcing ...