Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 195
Shake Up
Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth was narrowly confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next Secretary of Defense.
Sens. Mitch McConnell, Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski joined all Democrats in opposing Hegseth, who faced allegations of sexual assault, financial misconduct and alcohol abuse.
Vice President J.D. Vance broke the 50-50 tie.
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