Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies, including using the US military to put down domestic riots, ...

WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off ...

Pete Hegseth is currently married to Jennifer ... Hegseth’s first marriage was to Meredith Schwarz, whom he married in 2004. The pair were high school sweethearts but divorced in 2009.

Every one of Hegseth’s predecessors emphasized unity and a diverse military as key to national progress and defense. Ad Policy For the first time since being confirmed, US 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 ...

The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as defense secretary after Vice President JD Vance broke a 50-50 tie. It marks only the second time in U.S. history that a vice president’s vote was necessary ...

Pete Hegseth, confirmed by the Senate as defense secretary Friday night in a 51-50 vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie, takes over leadership of the Pentagon at a time of great ...

Hegseth's first wife was Meredith Schwarz. Pete Hegseth's entire family -- wife and seven children -- were present at the swearing-in ceremony.

As U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January 2025, his choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, came under close scrutiny. News media reports shone a spotlight on the former "Fox ...

Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth as Donald Trump’s defence secretary received the affidavit, which was later obtained by the Associated Press. The affidavit alleges that Pete’s ...

Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary after a narrow Senate vote, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie. Hegseth pledged to rebuild the military, deter aggression, and ensure ...

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who was sworn in on Saturday, issued a statement outlining his top priorities for the Pentagon under President Trump. “It is the privilege of a lifetime to lead ...