National White House looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary, official tells NPR 6:54am April 22, 2025 by Steve Inskeep Share URL copied to clipboard! Play Pause There was an error loading the media player. 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.Read the full story. 300x250 Ad More Morning Edition National Gunman who killed 23 at an El Paso Walmart pleads guilty, sentenced to life in prison National Sen. Jack Reed calls for investigation into Pete Hegseth's Signal chat by Leila Fadel 300x250 Ad Support quality journalism, like the story above, with your gift right now. Donate