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 · Pete Hegseth pushes his Christian faith in Pentagon prayer services Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth introduced monthly worship services at the Pentagon. He wants to reject 'secular …

Dec 10, 2025 · 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 …

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 16, 2025 · Hegseth is planning massive overhaul of US military commands and shrink presence in Europe: report The proposal would mark one of the most significant reorganizations of the …

Jun 12, 2025 · Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army National Guard after graduating from Princeton University in 2003. He participated in a number of active-duty …

Dec 4, 2025 · View CNN’s Fast Facts on Pete Hegseth and learn more about the US Secretary of Defense.

Sep 30, 2025 · Pete Hegseth is the 29th secretary of war, sworn in on Jan. 25, 2025. A graduate of Princeton University in 2003, Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Army National …

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 12, 2025 · Secretary Hegseth could try to cut Kelly’s military retirement benefits. On Thursday, the U.S. Navy completed its review into Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly's comments in a Nov. 18 video urging …