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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PoliticsGallego Says Hegseth Impeachment Has ‘Good Grounds’

Arizona Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego says what he describes as efforts to bypass Congress on war powers provide “good grounds” for impeaching Pete Hegseth, though he would review the evidence before a Senate trial. Gallego also calls for scrutiny of possible outside influence on Nvidia’s push to ease China chip-export controls and says the crypto industry must talk with returning Senator Sherrod Brown.

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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 23:21

Gallego Says Hegseth Impeachment Has ‘Good Grounds’

PoliticsHegseth 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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BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 22:11

Hegseth Says Massie Bid Hurts Troops

WorldCould Pete Hegseth be impeached over the Iran war?

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejects impeachment efforts. President Donald Trump says the FBI is investigating whether Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was targeted by foreign intelligence. Anthropic lowers its valuation expectations as AI uncertainty weighs on investors, while Russia and Ukraine hold U.S.-backed talks in Abu Dhabi.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 21:01

Could Pete Hegseth be impeached over the Iran war?

PoliticsHegseth impeachment efforts are 'fundamentally flawed,' legal expert says

Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley discusses the latest developments in Democrats’ efforts to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, calling the effort fundamentally flawed.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 20:30

Hegseth impeachment efforts are 'fundamentally flawed,' legal expert says

Politics‘Laughable’: Legal experts cast doubt on Hegseth impeachment articles

Legal commentators Jonathan Turley and Kerri Urbahn question the case laid out in impeachment articles against War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Jennifer Griffin shares an update, while former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo adds his perspective.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 17:45

‘Laughable’: Legal experts cast doubt on Hegseth impeachment articles

Politics‘That’s not true’: Blanche fires back at Hegseth impeachment push

U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche defends Pete Hegseth and responds to Democrats’ plans to investigate other Trump administration officials amid an impeachment push.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 16:15

‘That’s not true’: Blanche fires back at Hegseth impeachment push

Politics‘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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BBBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 15:40

‘It’s a farce’: Hegseth defends himself against impeachment effort

PoliticsHegseth 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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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-10 14:24

Hegseth calls Iran war impeachment push ‘sabotage’

PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Hegseth briefs reporters amid impeachment efforts

War Secretary Pete Hegseth is expected to discuss impeachment efforts and ongoing U.S. military operations in the Middle East at a Pentagon press conference.

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FFox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 12:10

WATCH LIVE: Hegseth briefs reporters amid impeachment efforts

PoliticsWhy Trump is so adamant in backing Hegseth amid impeachment storm

Stephen Collinson writes that, deep into Donald Trump’s Monday news conference, it became clear why the president is so firmly backing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid an impeachment storm.

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CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-10 10:00

Why Trump is so adamant in backing Hegseth amid impeachment storm