Since 2014, he has been a political commentator for Fox News and was a weekend co-host of Fox & Friends from 2017 to 2024. In 2016, Hegseth emerged as a supporter of Donald Trump 's presidential candidacy, and he served as an occasional advisor to Trump throughout the latter's first term as president.

6 days ago · Pete Hegseth confirmed to be Trump’s defense secretary. Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is confirmed to serve as President Donald Trump’s secretary of defense after Vice President JD Vance ...

3 days 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.

6 days ago · WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary late Friday in a dramatic tie-breaking vote, swatting back questions about his qualifications to lead the Pentagon amid allegations of heavy drinking and aggressive behavior toward women.. Rarely has a Cabinet nominee faced such wide-ranging concerns about his experience and behavior as Hegseth ...

5 days ago · Pete Hegseth was sworn in as defense secretary Saturday morning, declaring it an "honor of a lifetime," and he promised to put America first by bringing peace through strength. Hegseth, 44, a ...

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.

Jan 14, 2025 · President-elect Donald Trump nominated Hegseth to shake up the Pentagon as his defense secretary, but the former Fox News host has been entangled in controversies that Democrats on the...

6 days ago · The one-time Fox News television host and combat veteran was narrowly confirmed in the Senate late on Friday. ... Pete Hegseth has been sworn in as US defence secretary after the Senate confirmed ...

5 days ago · 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 ...

5 days ago · Pete Hegseth, an Army combat veteran and a former Fox News host, has delivered right-wing talking points in remarks on the military’s recruitment efforts.