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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Portrait: U.S. Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons

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Hegseth Says Massie Bid Hurts Troops
Bloomberg Television’s Balance of Power discusses the latest developments on Capitol Hill, including Hegseth’s view that Massie’s bid hurts troops and leadership questions facing both parties after the midterms.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 22:11
‘It’s a farce’: Hegseth defends himself against impeachment effort
After a Republican congressman launched an effort to impeach him, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his record. BBC correspondent Gary O’Donoghue breaks down his response.
BBBC News 2026-11-10 15:40
Hegseth calls Iran war impeachment push ‘sabotage’
Hegseth said the effort to impeach him over the Iran war was “not patriotism” but “sabotage.”
TTRT World 2026-11-10 14:24
Hegseth tells troops to ‘ignore the noise’ amid possible impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faces possible impeachment by Congress, urged troops in a social media video to “ignore the noise.” He said the Trump administration was more determined than ever to finish what it had started.
CCNN 2026-11-08 05:01
Hegseth calls impeachment threat ‘politics of personal destruction’
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth acknowledged an impeachment threat in a social media video released Thursday. He said it would amount to “the politics of personal destruction” and insisted it would not work against him.
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-06 11:00
Hegseth proposes US-ASEAN defense cooperation framework
VOA’s daily news roundup says War Secretary Hegseth proposed a US-ASEAN defense cooperation framework. It also reports that the Russia-Ukraine ceasefire had held for 30 hours without violations, Israel’s election count remained close, and the US Air Force’s ARRW hypersonic missile entered mass production.
VVOA Chinese 2026-10-28 21:44
Hegseth says US will continue cooperation with Southeast Asian countries
At annual defense talks in the Philippines, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pledged continued cooperation with Southeast Asian nations and said the United States would defend its own interests and those of its allies in the Pacific.
TThe Associated Press 2026-10-28 11:18
Hegseth threatens Iran with ‘devastation’ unless it reaches nuclear deal
Hegseth accused Tehran of building a large conventional missile arsenal to deter military action while pursuing what he called “nuclear ambitions.”
TTRT World 2026-10-17 18:14
‘No brainer’: Hegseth defends decision to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution
The Pentagon says the Army will livestream the upcoming firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who backed the decision, called the broadcast a “no-brainer” in an interview.
GGlobal News 2026-10-09 20:30
Hegseth vows to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. military will livestream an execution for the first time, making it viewable worldwide. The person due to die by firing squad was the shooter in the 2009 mass shooting at Fort Hood.
NNBC News 2026-10-09 11:29

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WorldHegseth heads to Manila to shore up US ties with Asia-Pacific partners

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will join defence officials from India, South Korea and Japan at an expanded ASEAN defence meeting in the Philippines. The talks come as Asia-Pacific countries reassess their positions amid the Iran war and Trump’s criticism of allies, with regional security and US commitment to the region among the concerns.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 15:08

Hegseth heads to Manila to shore up US ties with Asia-Pacific partners

PoliticsAdam Schiff says Pete Hegseth should testify on Starlink limits in Ukraine

Sen. Adam Schiff said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should testify before the Senate about Starlink satellite restrictions that disrupted Ukrainian military operations.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-25 14:18

Adam Schiff says Pete Hegseth should testify on Starlink limits in Ukraine

PoliticsHegseth staff damaged historic WWII-era Eisenhower globe while moving it to his office

Three U.S. officials said staff trying to move a historic World War II-era globe to Hegseth’s office damaged it. The globe was notable for green pen or marker markings showing areas in Europe marked by Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-23 01:28

Hegseth staff damaged historic WWII-era Eisenhower globe while moving it to his office

PoliticsKamlager-Dove Says She Would Back Hegseth Impeachment

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove says she would “100%” support Thomas Massie’s resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who she says will be “on the hot seat” when lawmakers return to Washington after the midterms. She also expressed confidence in Los Angeles County’s election safeguards after touring its ballot-processing facility, saying registrants marked inactive or canceled in Justice Department records did not receive ballots.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-21 22:47

Kamlager-Dove Says She Would Back Hegseth Impeachment

WorldUS Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth met Benjamin Netanyahu during an unannounced visit to Israel. Their meeting took place at an Israeli airbase as talks over the Iran war intensified.

IsraelUnited StatesPete HegsethBenjamin Netanyahu

TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 02:44

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit

PoliticsHegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an undisclosed visit to Israel, Axios reported, citing sources. The meeting took place ahead of a closely contested election; it was not immediately clear what they discussed.

United StatesIsraelPete HegsethBenjamin Netanyahu

AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-20 00:08

Hegseth meets Netanyahu during unannounced Israel visit

WorldHegseth threatens Iran with ‘devastation’ unless it reaches nuclear deal

Hegseth accused Tehran of building a large conventional missile arsenal to deter military action while pursuing what he called “nuclear ambitions.”

HegsethIrannuclear deal

TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-17 18:14

Hegseth threatens Iran with ‘devastation’ unless it reaches nuclear deal

PoliticsHegseth’s TV instincts backfire as Trump rejects execution livestream

At an Army event this week, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the stage looked like a TV set and that this put him at ease. The former Fox News host was interrupted by the first of a series of anti-war protesters shouting at him.

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RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-16 10:10

Hegseth’s TV instincts backfire as Trump rejects execution livestream

PoliticsTrump halts Hegseth plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution

President Donald Trump overruled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and stopped his plan to livestream the firing-squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan.

Donald TrumpPete HegsethNidal Hasanexecution livestream

NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 23:26

Trump halts Hegseth plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter's execution

HealthHegseth’s dubious low-T screening could flag up to a quarter of the Army

A study published Thursday in JAMA says mandatory screening could produce low-testosterone results for as many as one in four active-duty Army members, though the true prevalence is likely far lower. It adds to concerns about unnecessary evaluations, inaccurate results and diagnoses, and potentially harmful overtreatment, including infertility. Medical groups oppose blanket screening, but the Pentagon is proceeding.

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AArs TechnicaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-15 21:09

Hegseth’s dubious low-T screening could flag up to a quarter of the Army