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 “we will not back down” as Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced criticism as Republicans assign blame after their poor midterm-election showing, with many saying the Iran war contributed to their losses.
Party strategy and campaigning
CCBS News 2026-11-06 14:23
Hegseth backs Iran war as Vance and Trump cite it in midterm rout
Hegseth continues to stand by the Iran war, while Vance and Trump point to it in connection with the midterm rout. NBC News reports that Trump has told some allies in recent days he is considering replacing Hegseth.
Party strategy and campaigning
TTRT World 2026-11-05 23:00

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PoliticsWhat the Democrats’ Landslide Means for the Middle East and Ukraine — and Could Trump Fire Hegseth?

The Iran war and the resulting surge in energy prices helped drive the Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory. Whether the new Congress can change the course of the war remains uncertain. The results are reverberating among U.S. friends and adversaries in Iran, Israel and Ukraine, while rumors persist about Pete Hegseth as administration members blame the war for the losses.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 23:40

What the Democrats’ Landslide Means for the Middle East and Ukraine — and Could Trump Fire Hegseth?

PoliticsHegseth backs Iran war as Vance and Trump cite it in midterm rout

Hegseth continues to stand by the Iran war, while Vance and Trump point to it in connection with the midterm rout. NBC News reports that Trump has told some allies in recent days he is considering replacing Hegseth.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 23:00

Hegseth backs Iran war as Vance and Trump cite it in midterm rout

PoliticsHegseth Likely to Face Impeachment After GOP Midterm Rout, Mulvaney Says

Mick Mulvaney, a former acting White House chief of staff, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is likely to face impeachment proceedings backed by lawmakers from both parties. He said Democrats, after taking control of both congressional chambers Tuesday night, want to target Trump administration figures including Howard Lutnick and Elon Musk.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 21:43

Hegseth Likely to Face Impeachment After GOP Midterm Rout, Mulvaney Says

PoliticsSen. Tillis discusses midterms and regret over backing Hegseth

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina discusses the party’s prospects in the 2026 midterm elections. He says Republican candidates should not fear breaking with President Donald Trump on some issues and says he regrets supporting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-07 21:46

Sen. Tillis discusses midterms and regret over backing Hegseth

PoliticsPentagon: Hegseth memo assigns military role in guarding US midterms

The Pentagon said Pete Hegseth’s signed directive assigns the military responsibility for protecting the US midterm elections against interference from abroad.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 06:00

Pentagon: Hegseth memo assigns military role in guarding US midterms

PoliticsU.S. House adjourns until midterms after Republican files Hegseth impeachment resolution

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.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 10:43

U.S. House adjourns until midterms after Republican files Hegseth impeachment resolution

PoliticsHouse to leave early, halting Hegseth impeachment vote until after midterms

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.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 21:14

House to leave early, halting Hegseth impeachment vote until after midterms