Pete Hegseth

United States Secretary of Defense

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United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)

Born	1980-06-06 · Minneapolis
Party	Republican
Offices	United States Secretary of Defense2025-01-25–presentPreceded by: Lloyd Austin
Education	Princeton University (BA) Harvard University (MPP)
Military service	United States Army, Army National Guard · 2003–20062010–20142019–2021 · Major · 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, Minnesota Army National Guard, District of Columbia Army National Guard · Iraq War, War in Afghanistan
Awards	Bronze Star, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge

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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements,’ not high crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the effort to impeach him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 23:21
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hits back at impeachment efforts
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against efforts to impeach him over America’s military campaign against Iran, calling the move a “farce” and “sabotage” at a Pentagon news conference. Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
BBBC News 2026-11-10 22:30
Hegseth defends war record amid US House impeachment effort
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he would fight to keep his job. At a Pentagon press conference, he called the impeachment effort a political spectacle and personally attacked the Republican lawmaker leading the push to remove him.
CCGTN 2026-11-10 21:56
Hegseth blasts House impeachment 'spectacle'
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offers his take on Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing; Hegseth calls the House impeachment push a “spectacle,” and the Paris G7 summit is also discussed.
FFox News 2026-11-10 18:30
Hegseth defends his record against impeachment push
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense chief, calls the impeachment case against him a “farce” that undermines U.S. troops. His critics accuse him of abusing power and violating the Constitution over the Iran war and other military operations, raising questions about partisan retaliation and presidential war powers.
DDW News 2026-11-10 18:18
Hegseth calls Massie’s impeachment effort an attack on troops
Speaking at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Congress’s effort to impeach him as a politicized attack on US troops and lawful military operations ordered by President Donald Trump. The House is scheduled to begin procedural votes on the resolution Tuesday evening.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 18:11
Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort against him a 'stunt' and 'sabotage'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the impeachment effort against him as a “political spectacle” and a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. He spoke at a Pentagon news conference, a day after Rep. Thomas Massie launched the effort over Hegseth’s handling of the unpopular war against Iran and other actions.
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 17:03
Hegseth says impeachment effort is ‘driven by ego and resentment’
Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
AABC News 2026-11-10 16:59
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, November 10, that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a farce and sabotage, playing into the hands of adversaries.
FFrance 24 2026-11-10 16:43
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort ‘a farce’
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday described efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war as a farce and sabotage, saying they benefit adversaries.
FFrance 24 English 2026-11-10 16:43

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Politics11 Democrats miss key Hegseth impeachment vote, giving Republicans a win

Just a week after Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory, the party handed Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth an unexpected political win. Republicans passed a move to derail impeachment proceedings against Hegseth by 211–204, despite Democrats having enough potential votes to defeat it; 11 House Democrats did not vote. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie launched the effort, accusing Hegseth of abusing his power.

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DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-12 02:00

11 Democrats miss key Hegseth impeachment vote, giving Republicans a win

PoliticsHouse Republicans block effort to impeach Pete Hegseth

House Republicans on Tuesday halted an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the push was not over.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 22:45

House Republicans block effort to impeach Pete Hegseth

PoliticsPete Hegseth survives impeachment, for now

Articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth were submitted Tuesday, but Republicans quickly defeated them. His troubles may continue, however, as Democrats are poised to take a majority in the House.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 16:42

Pete Hegseth survives impeachment, for now

PoliticsDemocrats lambaste absent colleagues after Republicans defeat Hegseth impeachment effort

Eleven Democrats missed a key procedural vote on impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. House Republicans voted 211-204 to refer the articles to a committee, shelving the effort by seven votes. Democrats criticized those absent; some cited traffic, other commitments or the vote being closed before they arrived.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 16:34

Democrats lambaste absent colleagues after Republicans defeat Hegseth impeachment effort

PoliticsHouse Republicans block Hegseth impeachment

House Republicans blocked impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his leadership of military actions in Iran and Latin America. The issue could return when Democrats take control of Congress in January.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 14:44

House Republicans block Hegseth impeachment

PoliticsHouse vote sends Hegseth impeachment effort to committee

The House voted Tuesday evening to refer the effort to impeach Pete Hegseth to a committee, effectively ending the push to remove the defense secretary before year’s end.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 13:30

House vote sends Hegseth impeachment effort to committee

PoliticsHouse Republicans rally to defeat impeachment resolution against Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth avoided impeachment after House Republicans rejected a resolution introduced by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 13:26

House Republicans rally to defeat impeachment resolution against Hegseth

PoliticsHouse Republicans block effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

House Republicans stopped an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-11 09:55

House Republicans block effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

PoliticsHouse Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

House Republicans thwarted an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth. International affairs editor Rochelle Ferguson Bouyahi has more.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 09:55

House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

PoliticsUS House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The US House of Representatives rejected an impeachment resolution on Tuesday, stopping an effort to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-11 08:32

US House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth