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.

5 days ago · Forest Lake’s mayor shares support for Pete Hegseth after confirmation as defense secretary. Hegseth was confirmed in a narrow 51-50 vote on Friday. Sen. Mitch McConnell made headlines by voting ...

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

1 day ago · Pete Hegseth was a member of the Minnesota National Guide and later the Army National Guard, rising to the rank of major. He was deployed three times. After serving at Guantánamo Bay, he was a platoon leader in Iraq and then …

6 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 ...

2 days ago · Born June 6, 1980, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, he is married to Jennifer Rauchet and has seven children. ... Pete Hegseth was narrowly confirmed as defense secretary amid swirling questions about ...

6 days ago · Retribution: A decision by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to remove Gen. Mark Milley’s security detail has raised alarm as Trump seeks retribution against his perceived enemies at home.

4 days ago · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrived on Monday for his first full day leading the Pentagon, vowing to support President Trump’s priorities of sealing the U.S. border with Mexico and promising ...

5 days ago · Minneapolis, MN » Weather Closings ... Pete Hegseth speaks after being sworn in as Secretary of Defense by Vice President JD Vance, Jan. 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, the former FOX News host who President-elect Donald Trump has tapped to lead the Department of Defense said he's had "great" conversations with senators amid efforts to shore up...