Pete Hegseth Begins Role as Secretary of Defense
Vice President JD Vance on Saturday swore Pete Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer, into office as the 29th secretary of defense, DOD News reported Monday. Hegseth received Senate confirmation on Friday evening. During his Jan. 14 confirmation hearing, Hegseth cited the need to reinstate the warrior culture within the Pentagon.
Hegseth confirmed as next defense secretary by narrow Senate vote
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, gives a thumbs-up at the completion of his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee at the Capitol on Jan.
Hegseth narrowly wins confirmation to become US defense secretary
Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President Donald Trump after fierce opposition from Democrats and even some Republicans to his controversial nominee.
Pete Hegseth sworn in as Trump’s defense secretary
Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new position as Secretary of Defense Saturday morning after being confirmed in a contentious Senate vote the night before.
Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretary
The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.
US Defense Secretary Hegseth to visit border on first trip
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's first trip since taking office will be to the United States' border with Mexico on Monday, in the latest sign that fortifying the border will be a priority for the Pentagon under President Donald Trump.
Panama Minister Says US Defense Chief Hegseth Will Visit in April
Panamanian Security Minister Frank Abrego confirmed the two had spoken on the phone on Tuesday in a post on X, adding he hoped to reach "important agreements" with Hegseth when he visits in April. The Pentagon did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth pays uncommon visit to border in show of force
Amid record-low illegal crossings, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tours southern border with border czar Tom Homan.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Southern border: 'We are going to get control of this'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the U.S.-Mexico border for the first time since taking office. “Any assets necessary, at the Defense Department, to support the expulsion and detention of those in our country illegally,
Hegseth declares ‘new era' under Trump in visit to southern border in Texas
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the southern border in Texas on Monday, promising a "new era" as he spoke to reporters after the visit.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth makes first visit to border in El Paso, Sunland Park
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth visited the Borderland to meet with U.S military troops aiding in security efforts in Texas.
What Is Hegseth’s Military Record?
Upon graduating from Princeton University in 2003, Hegseth was commissioned as an infantry officer in the Army National Guard. He deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. His military ...
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Hegseth moves to ban race, sex consideration from military promotions
A new Defense Department task force will look for ways to further limit diversity and inclusion programs throughout military ...
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Trump's New Military Executive Orders Set for Pete Hegseth's First Day
As an executive editor, Gabe led award-winning ... of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters at the Pentagon on January 27, 2025. Getty Images One order will reinstate military members ...
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Senate advances Pete Hegseth’s nomination as Defense secretary, though two Republicans vote against him
WASHINGTON — The Senate advanced President Trump’s nomination of Pete ... the U.S. military. She also noted his past ...