Peter Brian Hegseth (/ ˈ h ɛ ɡ s ɛ θ /; born June 6, 1980) is an American politician, author, television host, and Army veteran who is serving as the 29th United States secretary of …

6 days ago · The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025.Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after …

6 days ago · Hegseth would lead an organization with nearly 2.1 million service members, about 780,000 civilians and a budget of $850 billion. In exercising its advise and consent role over …

6 days ago · Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law, who submitted an affadavit this week accusing him of abusive behavior toward his second wife, issued a statement after the vote. “What …

6 days ago · Hegseth was confirmed in a vote mostly along party lines, with 51 voting in favor and 50 against. Three Republicans broke with their party to oppose his nomination, forcing Vice …

1 day ago · Pete Hegseth is United States secretary of defense (2025– ) and a former U.S. Army National Guard officer. Prior to his government service, he was an American TV personality …

2 days ago · Hegseth’s team made sure Trump saw the clips — and he loved them. “Pete’s performance in the interviews helped turn the tide,” said one person close with Hegseth …

Jan 15, 2025 · Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was grilled by female senators during his confirmation hearing over his past statements about women in combat. New York Sen. …

Nov 13, 2024 · In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular …

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald J. Trump has picked Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, to lead the Pentagon and the 1.3 million active …