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 Judge orders Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi to be released by Eric Westervelt Environment Meet the man who protects snowy owls that migrate to Boston's Logan Airport 300x250 Ad Support quality journalism, like the story above, with your gift right now. Donate