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The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Updated April 22, 2025

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, the day after <em>The New York Times </em>reported that he shared information last month to a second private Signal group chat about strikes in Yemen. (Getty Images) — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters during the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House on April 21, the day after The New York Times reported that he shared information last month to a second private Signal group chat about strikes in Yemen. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on April 21, 2025.

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