Categories Selected Articles White House looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, official tells NPR Post author By Mike Nova Post date April 22, 2025 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information last month in two Signal group chats. Now, a U.S. official tells NPR a search is underway to replace Hegseth. ← Trump had a ‘test case’ for trade negotiations with Japan—the failure to reach a deal now has analysts wondering if any will be signed → Karen Read heads to trial for the second time for allegedly murdering Boston cop boyfriend