PoliticsHegseth gives State of the Force address
In Quantico, Virginia, Pete Hegseth is appearing at a Marine Corps base for the State of the Force address.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-30 19:01
Hegseth gives State of the Force address
Pete Hegseth
United States Secretary of Defense
Profile details
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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- 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.
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Bloomberg Television - ‘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.
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BBC News - Hegseth calls Iran war impeachment push ‘sabotage’
Hegseth said the effort to impeach him over the Iran war was “not patriotism” but “sabotage.”
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TRT World
- 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.
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CNN - 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.
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The Associated Press - 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.
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VOA Chinese - 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.
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The Associated Press - 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.”
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- ‘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.
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Global News - 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.
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PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gives State of the Force address
From the Marine Corps site at Quantico, Virginia, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is speaking live to junior officers and leaders from the enlisted ranks about the military’s current condition.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 18:04
WATCH LIVE: Secretary of War Pete Hegseth gives State of the Force address
PoliticsWhy is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions?
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to cut military positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20 percent by January 1, 2027, affecting about 800 one- to four-star posts. He says the move is needed to reduce bureaucracy and change military culture, while analysts warn it could sideline experienced commanders, discourage dissent and favor officers loyal to Donald Trump.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 14:35
Why is Hegseth cutting 20 percent of US general and admiral positions?
PoliticsHegseth targets military’s top brass for deeper cuts: Officials
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to announce that the Pentagon will eliminate 20% of positions reserved for generals and admirals, twice the reduction he ordered last year. Two U.S. officials say he will outline the move during a “State of the Force” address at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 09:45
Hegseth targets military’s top brass for deeper cuts: Officials
PoliticsHegseth to cut US general and admiral positions by 20%
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce by 20 percent the positions reserved for generals and admirals across the Army, Navy and Air Force, a Pentagon official told Al Jazeera. He is expected to announce the move at a “State of the Force” address in Virginia, with completion set for January 1, 2027. Senator Jack Reed warned the cuts should alarm Americans and called for congressional consultation.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-30 05:05
Hegseth to cut US general and admiral positions by 20%
PoliticsHegseth targets military’s top brass for deeper cuts: Officials
Officials say Hegseth is targeting the military’s senior leadership for deeper cuts. It remains unclear how the reductions would be carried out or whether such a dramatic move during the Iran war would disrupt day-to-day military operations.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 22:27
Hegseth targets military’s top brass for deeper cuts: Officials
PoliticsHegseth says military academies will not grant tenure to civilian faculty
The Defense Department has decided to stop appointing civilians to tenured faculty positions at U.S. military academies, Defense Secretary Hegseth says.
AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:14
Hegseth says military academies will not grant tenure to civilian faculty
PoliticsHegseth to cut Pentagon posts reserved for generals and admirals by 20%
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to reduce by 20% the number of senior Pentagon positions reserved for generals and admirals, a Pentagon official said.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-29 21:00
Hegseth to cut Pentagon posts reserved for generals and admirals by 20%
PoliticsHegseth launches ‘Send Me Tour’ amid backlash over Iran war
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has begun his “Send Me Tour” in Texas, invoking the biblical call, “Whom shall I send?” and “Here am I. Send me.” The military outreach comes as public frustration with the Iran war grows and Hegseth’s net favourability drops to a record low of -24 points.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-19 20:13
Hegseth launches ‘Send Me Tour’ amid backlash over Iran war
Politics'Basically everyone' hates Hegseth, Trump's nightmare and more: Enten roundup
CNN Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten examines the numbers behind Secretary Hegseth’s declining net approval, voter views of President Trump’s handling of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Trump’s record-low inflation approval, concern over gas prices and his falling favorability among Latino voters.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-09-19 12:00
'Basically everyone' hates Hegseth, Trump's nightmare and more: Enten roundup
