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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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements,’ not high crimes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the effort to impeach him, calling it “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 23:21
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth hits back at impeachment efforts
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth pushed back against efforts to impeach him over America’s military campaign against Iran, calling the move a “farce” and “sabotage” at a Pentagon news conference. Separately, more than 12 US Air Force aircraft left a second British airbase weeks after US bombers were withdrawn from RAF Fairford following a suspected Iran-linked security incident.
BBBC News 2026-11-10 22:30
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
Hegseth defends war record amid US House impeachment effort
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he would fight to keep his job. At a Pentagon press conference, he called the impeachment effort a political spectacle and personally attacked the Republican lawmaker leading the push to remove him.
CCGTN 2026-11-10 21:56
Hegseth blasts House impeachment 'spectacle'
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo offers his take on Hegseth’s Pentagon briefing; Hegseth calls the House impeachment push a “spectacle,” and the Paris G7 summit is also discussed.
FFox News 2026-11-10 18:30
Hegseth defends his record against impeachment push
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense chief, calls the impeachment case against him a “farce” that undermines U.S. troops. His critics accuse him of abusing power and violating the Constitution over the Iran war and other military operations, raising questions about partisan retaliation and presidential war powers.
DDW News 2026-11-10 18:18
Hegseth calls Massie’s impeachment effort an attack on troops
Speaking at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth described Congress’s effort to impeach him as a politicized attack on US troops and lawful military operations ordered by President Donald Trump. The House is scheduled to begin procedural votes on the resolution Tuesday evening.
BBloomberg Television 2026-11-10 18:11
Pete Hegseth calls impeachment effort against him a 'stunt' and 'sabotage'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denounced the impeachment effort against him as a “political spectacle” and a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. He spoke at a Pentagon news conference, a day after Rep. Thomas Massie launched the effort over Hegseth’s handling of the unpopular war against Iran and other actions.
TThe Associated Press 2026-11-10 17:03
Hegseth says impeachment effort is ‘driven by ego and resentment’
Rachel Scott reports on the push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his fiery response to the Republican congressman leading the effort.
AABC News 2026-11-10 16:59
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday, November 10, that efforts to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were a farce and sabotage, playing into the hands of adversaries.
FFrance 24 2026-11-10 16:43

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WorldBen Hodges accuses Hegseth of removing people who might dare to push back

Retired Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges says the reported firing of Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia may reflect a troubling pattern at the Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The unexplained dismissals of senior military officers raise fundamental questions about institutional trust and civilian authority’s relationship with military leadership.

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FFrance 24 EnglishOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 18:09

Ben Hodges accuses Hegseth of removing people who might dare to push back

PoliticsHegseth fires top general over apparent media leaks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who led strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, over apparent misconduct involving classified information related to the Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars, a Pentagon official told CBS News.

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CCBS NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 13:27

Hegseth fires top general over apparent media leaks

PoliticsHegseth reportedly removes top U.S. military planner as Trump downplays Iran peace talks

Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was reportedly removed from his post leading strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as Trump played down the Iran peace talks.

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CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 07:35

Hegseth reportedly removes top U.S. military planner as Trump downplays Iran peace talks

PoliticsUS defence chief Hegseth removes senior military strategist from Pentagon

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed a senior military strategist from the Pentagon.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-29 06:09

US defence chief Hegseth removes senior military strategist from Pentagon

WorldHegseth removes Pentagon’s top planning officer as Trump weighs new strikes on Iran

A person familiar with the situation told CNN that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has pushed out the Pentagon’s top planning officer as President Donald Trump considers new strikes against Iran.

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CCNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-29 05:55

Hegseth removes Pentagon’s top planning officer as Trump weighs new strikes on Iran

PoliticsHegseth 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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VVOA ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-28 21:44

Hegseth proposes US-ASEAN defense cooperation framework

WorldHegseth 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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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 11:18

Hegseth says US will continue cooperation with Southeast Asian countries

WorldLive: Hegseth meets ASEAN defense ministers in the Philippines

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth meets Southeast Asian counterparts in Cebu, Philippines, during an ASEAN defense ministers’ meeting.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-28 05:47

Live: Hegseth meets ASEAN defense ministers in the Philippines

PoliticsHegseth likely to face questions on US role in Indo-Pacific at ASEAN summit

The expected focus when Pete Hegseth meets Southeast Asian counterparts in the Philippines on Wednesday is how firmly Washington backs the Indo-Pacific region.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-27 23:10

Hegseth likely to face questions on US role in Indo-Pacific at ASEAN summit

Politics‘Separation of church and state doesn’t exist,’ says Hegseth faith adviser

A CNN investigation found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s senior adviser on religious issues, Ryan Higgins, has shared many racist and homophobic posts, spread conspiracy theories, and repeatedly denigrated Islam and immigrants. Sources say Higgins became a key aide after joining the Pentagon, helping shape Christian nationalist themes in Hegseth’s speeches and public appearances.

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CCNNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-27 22:30

‘Separation of church and state doesn’t exist,’ says Hegseth faith adviser