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Hegseth says the Pentagon has contingency plans to invade Greenland if necessary • June 12, 2025, 7:18 PM ET (AP)
Hegseth defends use of troops to protect immigration raids in Los Angeles • June 11, 2025, 1:20 PM ET (AP)
The Latest: Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to LA will cost $134 million • June 10, 2025, 4:26 PM ET (AP)
Hegseth faces sharp questions from Congress on deploying troops to LA and Pentagon spending • June 10, 2025, 2:24 PM ET (AP)
Pentagon watchdog investigates if staffers were asked to delete Hegseth’s Signal messages • June 6, 2025, 7:31 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Peter Brian Hegseth
Born June 6, 1980 (age 45) • Minneapolis • Minnesota

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