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.

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., ... An official website of the United States ...

Jan 24, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Senate on Friday night confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary by the narrowest of margins, with Vice President JD Vance casting a tie-breaking vote...

Jan 24, 2025 · 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.” ...

1 day ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon to reaffirm the unbreakable bond between the United States and Israel.

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...

Jan 21, 2025 · WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee voted Monday along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor as President Donald Trump...

Jan 25, 2025 · Pete Hegseth after his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing on Jan. 14. ... His appointment marks a dramatic political shift in the United States’ national security policy and ...

Jan 14, 2025 · WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past.