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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Congress faces a packed few weeks, with legislation needed to avert a looming government shutdown and action due on a farm bill, FISA reform and the National Defense Authorization Act. The session also unfolds under the prospect of Hegseth’s impeachment.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-09 10:11
Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., joins “The Sunday Briefing” to discuss incoming House members, the Democratic Party’s future priorities and calls to impeach Hegseth and Trump.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-09 04:00
CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten examines the headwinds facing Pete Hegseth as some House Republicans push toward an impeachment vote. The discussion compares Hegseth’s popularity with Donald Rumsfeld’s and considers how the Iran war and inflation are affecting political support.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 15:50
After winning re-election, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, said he hopes a new Democratic Congress will demand “real accountability” from President Trump and his administration. He also likened Hegseth’s behavior to that of an “eight-year-old playing with toy soldiers.”
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-08 14:58
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.
CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-08 05:01
CNN’s Anderson Cooper reviews the week’s major stories, including Michigan Rep. Haley Stevens struggling to explain a sudden endorsement switch, Hegseth posting a bewildering rant as impeachment efforts ramp up, and young male voters helping fuel historic Democratic gains.
CCNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-07 14:00
Rep. Gwen Moore says affordability is foremost for Americans and health care is an obvious area for Democrats to address. She says impeachment should not lead the party’s agenda, but she will not push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and would find it hard to vote against Rep. Thomas Massie’s privileged resolution.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 23:28
Pete Hegseth says he is delivering a stronger military and making America safer.
TThe White HouseOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-06 21:42
Republican Rep. Don Bacon criticizes Trump’s choice of Stephen Miller as chief of staff and discusses calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
AABC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-06 19:51
Public affairs staff and advisers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted images of him on social media Thursday alongside the slogan “Stand. Fight. Defend the Republic.” The campaign appears to be an “aggressive defense” ahead of an expected impeachment fight. The House could vote on impeaching Hegseth as soon as next week. The report also covers Trump’s reaction and Sen. Thom Tillis’ criticism of Hegseth’s campaign style.
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