Peter Brian Hegseth[a] (/ ˈhɛɡsɛθ /; born June 6, 1980) is an American author, television presenter, and Army veteran who is currently serving as the 29th United States secretary of defense since January 25, 2025, in the second administration of President Donald Trump.

5 days ago · Pete Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.

5 days ago · The US Senate on Friday approved Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary by a razor-thin margin, in which, Vice President JD Vance had to cast the tie-breaking vote.

5 days ago · The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025.Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after graduating from ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Here are some takeaways from Hegseth’s confirmation hearing: A ‘warrior culture’ at the Pentagon Hegseth told Senators that Trump’s primary charge to him was “to bring the warrior ...

Dec 4, 2024 · Trump is considering replacing Pete Hegseth with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the BBC's partner CBS News reported, after Hegseth's nomination came under intense scrutiny.

Dec 5, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent a second day Tuesday on Capitol Hill meeting privately with Republican senators. He is facing questions about his ability to effectively lead the Pentagon following a sexual assault allegation, which he has denied.

Dec 4, 2024 · WASHINGTON − A leading 2024 GOP primary foe could become Donald Trump's military chief. The president-elect has nominated former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary but is...

Dec 4, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing embattled defense secretary choice Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to two sources familiar with the...

Dec 4, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing Pete Hegseth as his pick for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis or Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Florida) as Hegseth faces...