Peter Brian Hegseth (/ ˈ h ɛ ɡ s ɛ θ /; 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.. After graduating from Princeton University, Hegseth began …

4 days ago · The Honorable Pete Hegseth is the 29th Secretary of Defense, sworn in on Jan. 24, 2025.Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after graduating from Princeton

3 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks.. At the top of his list is addressing President Donald Trump’s priority to strengthen the U.S. military presence along the southern border and reviewing whether active ...

2 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 ...

4 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....

3 days ago · Pete Hegseth, the newly confirmed defense secretary, has pledged to restore “the warrior ethos” to the U.S. military, which he believes has been weakened by its diversity.

4 days ago · Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, speaks during a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Jan. 14. Chen Mengtong/China News Service/VCG via Getty Images hide ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary in his upcoming presidency, cleared his first hurdle on the way to confirmation: a long - and at times tense - hearing before the US Senate ...

Nov 14, 2024 · Across hours of interviews, defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth has articulated his plan for a "frontal assault" to reform the Department of Defense from the top down.

4 days ago · WASHINGTON – Pete Hegseth was sworn in on Saturday as the 29th U.S. secretary of defense, quickly joining President Donald Trump's Cabinet after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon's leader. ... Israel Blocks UN Hamas Sexual Crimes Probe to Avoid Inquiry Into Abuse of Palestinians. Trump's Mideast Envoy ...