Hegseth was born on June 6, 1980, [4] in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Brian, a basketball coach, and Penny Hegseth. [5] [6] [7] He was raised in nearby Forest Lake [8] and is of Norwegian descent on both sides of the family. [9]He attended Forest Lake Area High School, where he played football and basketball, graduating in 1999 as valedictorian of his class.

6 days ago · 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 16, 2025 · CAPE CANAVERAL, FL – In an impressive feat of aerospace engineering and perseverance, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket finally reached orbit in its inaugural NG-1 mission, launched successfully from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station just …

1 day ago · From 2017 to 2024, Pete Hegseth was a cohost of Fox & Friends Weekend, where he attracted attention for his conservative views. In 2024 President-elect Donald Trump selected Hegseth as his nominee for the Department of Defense, and he was confirmed on January 24, 2025, in a 51 to 50 vote.

Pete Hegseth is the nation's newest defense secretary, after Vice President JD Vance cast a tie-breaking vote. Meanwhile, Trump is continuing to rapidly enact his agenda. The Senate voted...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, insisted during a defiant media interview Wednesday that allegations against him of sexual misconduct, mismanagement and...

Jan 14, 2025 · Democratic Senator Ron Wyden said his office confirmed that doctors in all 50 states were not able to secure Medicaid payments. President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, Pete...

Jan 16, 2025 · This is the long-delayed debut launch of New Glenn, Blue Origin's flagship rocket, that will challenge SpaceX's dominance in the satellite launch market.

5 days ago · Pete Hegseth was sworn in Saturday as the nation’s 29th secretary of defense, quickly joining President Trump’s Cabinet after a dramatic late-night vote in the Senate installed him as the Pentagon’s leader.

Nov 18, 2024 · Hegseth, 44, has developed a close rapport with Trump, who also reportedly considered him for a post in his first administration. Hegseth has lobbied Trump to release service members accused of...