Categories Selected Articles Trump’s pick for secretary of defense is Pete Hegseth. Here’s what to know Post author By Mike Nova Post date January 14, 2025 Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Defense, will answer questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. ← Ukraine claims biggest aerial strike on Russian territory → Kristi Noem, a homeland security chief hopeful, banned in parts of her state