US politics updates: Pete Hegseth confirmed as Pentagon chief in tie-break vote – as it happened

US politics updates: Pete Hegseth confirmed as Pentagon chief in tie-break vote – as it happened

Source: ABC News

Pete Hegseth narrowly secures enough votes to become the next US defense secretary after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nomination. Take a look back at today's events.

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