Peter Brian Hegseth (/ ˈhɛɡsɛθ /; 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.

Nov 16, 2024 · “ Fox & Friends Weekend ” co-host Pete Hegseth hosted his last edition of the morning show Nov. 10, 2024, network sources have confirmed. Hegseth exited the network after being announced as...

Pete Hegseth is co-host of FOX & Friends Weekend on the FOX News Channel. He is also a FOX Nation host, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and Army combat veteran. On FOX News, Pete is a commentator on every major program—both for daytime and primetime shows.

Nov 13, 2024 · So, is Pete Hegseth leaving Fox? Pete joined Fox News as a contributor in 2014 and has been a host on Fox and Friends Weekend since 2017. Now, he is headed to the Pentagon.

4 days ago · In an interview with Fox News Digital, Sen. Thom Tillis walked through his thought process in the hours leading up to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's confirmation vote.

Nov 13, 2024 · Since the announcement, Hegseth has ended his deal with Fox, according to sources. He hosted his last “Fox & Friends Weekend” show Nov. 10, 2024, those sources indicated.

Jan 25, 2025 · Pete Hegseth has been sworn in as US defence secretary after the Senate confirmed his nomination by the smallest possible margin. Vice-President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote in Hegseth's ...

Jan 13, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, the military veteran Fox News host and Trump pick to run the Pentagon, disclosed his salary at the cable news network as part of the next step in his confirmation process as a...

Jan 15, 2025 · Hegseth’s most recent role was as a host on the Fox & Friends morning show. That is where most of America knows him from, but he is also an author, husband and dad and even found viral fame ...

Nov 13, 2024 · Hegseth, who has been a co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend” for the better part of a decade, has used the show to highlight his views about the US military. Hegseth has railed against the...