6 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...

3 days ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told Gen. Mark A. Milley, the retired chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that he is removing his security detail, revoking his security clearance, and ...

6 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his …

4 days ago · Hegseth Promises ‘Shift’ at Pentagon and a Focus on Immigration “Whatever is needed at the border will be provided,” Pete Hegseth, the new defense secretary, told reporters on Monday.

5 days ago · News Analysis Hegseth’s Views May Clash With Reality at the Pentagon The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Leading up to his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, Pete Hegseth — the network TV presenter who President-elect Donald Trump picked to serve as the next U.S. defense secretary — told lawmakers that he would move to modernize the Pentagon’s data and cyber infrastructure and enable AI adoption for a range of national security endeavors, if he’s approved for the high-stakes role ...

Nov 13, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is moving to build out his national security team, announcing he is nominating Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the Central Intelligence Agency.

Jan 20, 2025 · Senate committees swiftly approved Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, John Ratcliffe to head the Central Intelligence Agency, Marco Rubio to lead the State Department and others after President Trump was sworn in for a second term. Why it matters: Rubio is expected to be confirmed with a bipartisan vote Monday night.

Nov 13, 2024 · WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump moved to build out his national security team Tuesday, announcing he is nominating Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve...

Nov 12, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump nominated Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth to serve as his defense secretary and former Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe to lead the...