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 Princeton

5 days ago · Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new role leading America's 3.5 million service members and civilians by Vice President JD Vance., ... An official website of the United States ...

Peter Brian Hegseth (/ ˈ h ɛ ɡ s ɛ θ /; born June 6, 1980) is an American politician, author, television host, 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.

2 days ago · Pete Hegseth is United States secretary of defense (2025– ) and a former U.S. Army National Guard officer. Prior to his government service, he was an American TV personality who was a cohost of Fox & Friends Weekend from 2017 to 2024, and while on the show he became known for his conservative views.

5 days ago · Washington — The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth as the next secretary of defense, approving President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon after a contentious battle over his nomination....

5 days ago · The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as secretary of Defense by a narrow margin on Friday night. ... McConnell said in a statement that leading the United States Armed Forces is "a massive and solemn ...

6 days ago · Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law, ... or even whether he believes the United States should do so. He failed, for that matter, to articulate in any detail a strategic vision.” ...

3 days ago · Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave remarks at the Pentagon., ... This is — the Defense Department will support the defense of the territorial integrity of the United States of America at the ...

3 days ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived on Monday for his first full day leading the Pentagon, vowing to support President Trump’s priorities of sealing the U.S. border with Mexico and promising ...

Jan 23, 2025 · His appointment marks a dramatic political shift in the United States’ national security policy and leadership. ... There’s some last-minute drama to the confirmation vote for Pete Hegseth ...