Senate is voting on Hegseth nomination for defense secretary in dramatic late night session

The Senate is voting in a dramatic late-night session on Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary. Hegseth himself was working the phones to shore up support with senators ahead of the vote, and Vice President JD Vance was expected in the likely case he was needed to cast a tie-breaking vote. The Republican senators are prioritizing the former Fox News host and combat veteran’s vow to create a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon over allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women. confirming Hegseth would round out President Donald Trump’s top national security Cabinet officials.