United States Secretary of Defense
United States Secretary of Defense (2025–)
| Born | 1980-06-06 · Minneapolis |
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| Party | Republican |
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| 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
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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.
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Bloomberg Television
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.
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BBC News
Hegseth said the effort to impeach him over the Iran war was “not patriotism” but “sabotage.”
TTRT World
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.
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CNN
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.
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The Associated Press
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.
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VOA Chinese
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.
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Hegseth accused Tehran of building a large conventional missile arsenal to deter military action while pursuing what he called “nuclear ambitions.”
TTRT World
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.
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Global News
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.
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NBC News
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Hosts of “The Big Weekend Show” discuss Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s announcement of initiatives to advance U.S. military bases, technology and warfare, and what they could mean for the future of American defense.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-05 06:30
Pete Hegseth has created a Pentagon Office of Religious Affairs that reports directly to him. He has brought his evangelical Christianity into his leadership, hosting worship services for employees and frequently describing the United States as a Christian nation.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 08:51
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching an Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon that will report directly to him.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 06:53
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Project Meridian will identify the technologies and capabilities the US military will need for future battlefields, including autonomous warfare. Elon Musk has been put in charge of the review.
DDW NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-02 00:00
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quoted Bible verses and announced reforms to the military chaplaincy during a speech to troops at a base in Quantico, Virginia. The changes are intended to raise chaplains’ profile within the Pentagon bureaucracy, as Hegseth continues promoting Christian religious messaging and establishes a religious affairs office.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 17:31
In a speech billed as the State of the Force, Secretary Pete Hegseth reiterated his plan to reduce the number of senior military officers by 20%.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 12:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that the United States has reduced its number of generals and admirals by 20%, calling the move an accountability effort. He said the cuts targeted officers who did not support his push to focus the military on war-fighting rather than the “woke” policies of previous administrations.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-01 09:42
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that the United States has reduced the number of generals and admirals by 20%, presenting the move as an accountability measure. He suggested the cuts affected officers who did not support his push for a war-focused military rather than the “woke” policies of previous administrations, calling the reductions an “accomplishment.”
FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 09:42
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the US military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals. In his “State of the Force” address, he also made several announcements about a new drone command.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 05:45
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced changes aimed at shaking up the military, including a 20 percent cut in the Pentagon’s generals and admirals. He also unveiled a new command for autonomous and robotic warfare and said SpaceX CEO Elon Musk will lead a government project examining the future of warfare.
AAl Jazeera EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-01 03:30
