Jan 25, 2025 · 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

Jan 25, 2025 · 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., ... organization in the United States ...

Peter Brian Hegseth (/ ˈ h ɛ ɡ s ɛ θ /; born June 6, 1980) is an American author, television host, and Army veteran who is 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 his career working as an analyst for Bear Stearns.

6 days ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said improving lethality, warfighting and readiness are the main lines of effort he will pursue while in office., ... of the United States is the job of the Defense ...

Jan 25, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, newly sworn-in as President Trump’s defense secretary, issued his set of priorities for the department on Saturday, saying that the Pentagon will “put America first, and we...

Jan 25, 2025 · Hegseth provided no substantial observations on how to defend Taiwan or the Philippines against a Chinese attack, or even whether he believes the United States should do so,” Mr. McConnell said ...

Jan 24, 2025 · Mr. Hegseth, a military veteran and a former Fox News host, has vowed to bring his self-described “warrior” ethos to the Defense Department, which he says has been made weak by “woke ...

4 days ago · He is a supporter of Donald Trump, and after Trump was elected to a second term as president in 2024, he named Hegseth as his nominee for secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense. Hegseth was confirmed on January 24, 2025, following a 50–50 vote in the U.S. Senate that required U.S. Vice Pres. J.D. Vance to cast the tie-breaking vote ...

Jan 25, 2025 · The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth for Defense secretary, a triumphant moment for the former Fox News host who overcame allegations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and inexperience to ...

Nov 13, 2024 · In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular conservative media personality with a large following of his own.