United States Secretary of Defense
United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)
| Born | 1980-06-06 · Minneapolis |
|---|---|
| Party | Republican |
| Offices |
|
| 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 |
Portrait: U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Reports that mention this person, by story.
The Pentagon said Pete Hegseth’s signed directive assigns the military responsibility for protecting the US midterm elections against interference from abroad.
C
CNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 06:00
Speaker Mike Johnson ended the U.S. House’s session early on Wednesday, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the midterm elections. The move followed a Republican’s resolution to impeach Hegseth, while Johnson claimed the Congress had been the most productive in decades.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:43
House lawmakers will leave Washington early for the final time before the November midterm elections after Republican leaders canceled a scheduled voting session. The move delays a planned vote on whether to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth until after the elections.
N
NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 21:14
