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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PoliticsHouse sent home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote

Speaker Mike Johnson said House members would leave Washington early Wednesday for a seven-week campaign recess ahead of the midterm elections, postponing a potential impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Republicans will take final votes Wednesday evening, including on a Russia sanctions bill, instead of staying through Thursday.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-17 12:24

House sent home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote

PoliticsGOP leaders send House home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote over Iran war

Republican leaders are sending the US House home early, staving off an impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 16:18

GOP leaders send House home early, staving off Hegseth impeachment vote over Iran war

PoliticsHouse to leave early, postponing Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections

House lawmakers will leave early ahead of the November midterm elections after Republican leaders cancelled votes scheduled for Thursday. The move pushes a vote on Pete Hegseth’s impeachment until after the elections.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 15:58

House to leave early, postponing Hegseth impeachment vote until after November elections

PoliticsRep. Thomas Massie forces vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment

Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie took the House floor Tuesday to launch a long-shot effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for “high crimes and misdemeanors.”

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AABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-16 01:34

Rep. Thomas Massie forces vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment

WorldIran war sparks global fuel riots; GOP rep pushes to impeach Hegseth

The war in Iran is driving up energy costs, prompting protests around the world over soaring fuel prices and rolling blackouts. Meanwhile, GOP Rep. Thomas Massie is pushing to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, deepening his rift with Trump and Republican leaders.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-16 01:00

Iran war sparks global fuel riots; GOP rep pushes to impeach Hegseth

PoliticsRepublican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Republican Representative Thomas Massie read articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in the House, accusing him of waging war without congressional approval, carrying out extrajudicial killings and disregarding civilian casualties. A vote may come within days but is unlikely to succeed in the Republican-majority chamber.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-15 22:38

Republican congressman calls to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

PoliticsHegseth, political appointees pushed downed F-15 airmen to join ‘60 Minutes’ interview, sources say

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political appointees urged the two F-15 airmen whose plane was shot down over Iran in April to take part in a “60 Minutes” interview, according to multiple sources.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-12 19:03

Hegseth, political appointees pushed downed F-15 airmen to join ‘60 Minutes’ interview, sources say

WorldREPLAY: Hegseth warns of ‘Islamist threat’ at 9/11 25th anniversary commemoration

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Friday at a Pentagon ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. He linked the ongoing conflict in Iran to the 2001 attacks, accusing an “Islamic theocracy” of wishing America dead for decades, celebrating 9/11 and sponsoring attacks that killed thousands of Americans and US comrades.

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FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:46

REPLAY: Hegseth warns of ‘Islamist threat’ at 9/11 25th anniversary commemoration

WorldREPLAY: Hegseth warns of 'Islamist threat' at 9/11 25th anniversary commemorations

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke Friday at a Pentagon ceremony marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. He shifted to the ongoing conflict in Iran and sought to link it to the 2001 attacks, saying Iran’s “Islamic theocracy” has wished the US dead for decades, cheered 9/11 and sponsored attacks against Americans.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-09-11 14:46

REPLAY: Hegseth warns of 'Islamist threat' at 9/11 25th anniversary commemorations

WorldHegseth touts ‘historic’ devastation to Iran’s military capabilities

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Norah O’Donnell last month that the United States has “all the control in the world” over the outcome of the Iran war and touted “historic” devastation to Iran’s military capabilities. The interview also features a U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran in April who survived two days in the mountains before being rescued.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-09-10 13:16

Hegseth touts ‘historic’ devastation to Iran’s military capabilities