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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Full press conference: Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort as a ‘political spectacle’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against him because of “policy disagreements.”
AABC News 2026-11-10 14:02
Hegseth calls impeachment efforts against him a ‘political spectacle’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth linked himself to President Donald Trump and described efforts to impeach him as a “political spectacle.”
CCNN 2026-11-10 13:46
Hegseth calls impeachment push against him a ‘farce’ and ‘stunt’
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran conflict and other military actions. Hegseth called the effort a “farce” and a “stunt,” and described Massie as a “disgruntled” congressman.
NNBC News 2026-11-10 13:44
Pete Hegseth denounces impeachment push and defends his handling of Iran war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at the Republican congressman who introduced articles of impeachment against him and defended his handling of the Iran war.
CCNBC 2026-11-10 13:44
US Defense Secretary Hegseth calls impeachment efforts a ‘farce’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed efforts to impeach him as a “farce” and said they would fail. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has filed eight articles of impeachment, including allegations that Hegseth broke the law in his handling of the Iran war.
AAl Jazeera English 2026-11-10 13:42
Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements,’ not high crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth condemned the impeachment effort against him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 13:35
Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort as a “political spectacle”
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on the House floor Monday afternoon. Hegseth dismissed the effort as a “political spectacle.”
AABC News 2026-11-10 13:33
Live: Pentagon chief Hegseth calls impeachment move a ‘farce’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a farce and would fail. He called the move a “political spectacle” by an outgoing congressional opponent of President Donald Trump.
FFrance 24 2026-11-10 13:32
Hegseth Accused of Crimes and Misconduct in Impeachment Effort
Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced a measure on Monday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. About a week earlier, the unpopular Iran war he championed contributed to a midterm defeat for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party.
BBloomberg News 2026-11-10 00:45
Hegseth Calls Impeachment Vote ‘Politically Motivated’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the effort to impeach him is “politically motivated.” Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced the measure Monday, alleging that Hegseth has waged war in Iran without congressional approval, among other charges.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-09 20:36

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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