Pete Hegseth remains in office as Secretary of Defense amid ongoing leadership changes at the Pentagon and debates over the Iran conflict. As of early November 2026, his team has stated he is fully committed to serving through the end of the presidential term, with President Trump publicly standing by him despite internal Republican criticism and Democratic threats of investigations following the midterms. Recent actions include additional general officer reductions and strategy shifts, while a House impeachment effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie has not advanced to a near-term vote. The short window to November 30 limits realistic pathways for Senate confirmation processes or removal actions, aligning with trader consensus that he will continue in the role.