Pete Hegseth: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Updated with impeachment vote failing. Nov 10, 2026
Updated with articles of impeachment introduced. Nov 09, 2026
Updated with the public execution debate. Oct 16, 2026
Article revised and updated. Oct 02, 2026
Noted that some refer to the Department of Defense as the Department of War. Aug 31, 2026
Anniversary information added. Jun 02, 2026
Added cross-reference to Why are some scandals called “-gates”? Dec 05, 2025
Added information about the September 2 boat strike. Dec 04, 2025
Added cross-reference. Nov 06, 2025
Revised the Top Questions section. Sep 25, 2025
Revised the Top Questions section. Jun 12, 2025
Noted that he ordered a review of vessels named after notable civil rights figures. Jun 04, 2025
Noted additional allegations concerning the use of the Signal messaging app. Apr 21, 2025
Added information about the alleged sharing of classified information on the commercial messaging app Signal. Mar 26, 2025
Added a timeline. Mar 07, 2025
Noted proposed cuts to the defense budget and the firing of top military officials. Feb 23, 2025
Article revised and updated. Jan 31, 2025
Updated for his confirmation as secretary of defense. Jan 25, 2025
Media added. Jan 15, 2025
Added information about his confirmation hearing. Jan 15, 2025
Added a question-and-answer section. Nov 19, 2024
New article added. Nov 18, 2024
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