In November 2024, President-elect Trump named Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of defense. In a Senate Committee on Armed Services hearing days before Trump's second inauguration, Hegseth …

5 days ago · Prior to becoming defense secretary, Hegseth was a TV personality who cohosted Fox & Friends Weekend from 2017 to 2024. While on the show he became known for his conservative …

Aug 28, 2025 · The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the secretary of war. He was sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025, as the 29th secretary of defense before the department's name was changed on Sept. 5, 2025.

Dec 6, 2025 · Hegseth declares end of US 'utopian idealism' with new military strategy The Defense secretary, speaking at the Reagan Defense Forum, outlined defense priorities that focus on the …

Dec 3, 2025 · President Donald Trump is standing by Hegseth, whose Cabinet position is among the most important.

Dec 4, 2025 · When a scandal-plagued top official needs a public vote of confidence from a president, it’s usually a certain sign they’re headed for the exit.

Jun 12, 2025 · The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025. Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry oficer in the U.S. Army National Guard after …

Dec 1, 2025 · Like Trump, Hegseth thinks his job is to get even with people he views as enemies: When Hegseth pulled more than 800 senior officers into an auditorium to give them a long and pointless …

Dec 3, 2025 · Secrecy experts weigh in on the Pentagon's claim that IG report exonerated Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the Signal chat controversy.

Dec 3, 2025 · A Pentagon watchdog has determined that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked the safety of U.S. servicemembers by sharing sensitive military information on the Signal messaging …