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Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump's use • May 21, 2025, 5:56 PM ET (AP)
Hegseth orders new review of Afghanistan withdrawal and suicide bombing at Kabul airport • May 20, 2025, 5:43 PM ET (AP)
Hegseth's plan to cut senior military jobs could hit more than 120 high-ranking officers • May 13, 2025, 4:11 PM ET (AP)
How the military is dealing with Hegseth's order to remove transgender troops • May 9, 2025, 6:06 PM ET (AP)
Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions • May 5, 2025, 8:02 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Peter Brian Hegseth
Born June 6, 1980 (age 44) • Minneapolis • Minnesota

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