Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser

Senate to vote on Pete Hegseth confirmation for secretary of defense

Former Fox News host accused of sexual assault, financial mismanagement and excessive alcohol use appears to have enough Republican votes. US politics – live updates The Senate will vote on ...

The Guardian - 2h

Pete Hegseth says he paid $50,000 to sexual assault accuser

A written response from defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth to senators shows he paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth's attorney previously said the ...

NBC News - 8h

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sexual assault, sources say

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, told Sen. Elizabeth Warren that he paid a woman $50,000 who had accused him of sexual assault in 2017, two sources confirmed to CBS News.

CBS News - 20h

Hegseth paid sexual assault accuser $50,000

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth paid his sexual assault accuser $50,000 in a settlement agreement with the woman, identified only as Jane Doe, according to a source familiar with the matter. ...

The Hill - 20h

Senate Advances Pete Hegseth’s Nomination as Defense Secretary to Final Vote

All but two Republicans voted to advance Pete Hegseth’s nomination as secretary of defense to a final vote, as Democrats raced to bolster fresh allegations about his personal conduct.

The New York Times - 23h

What It Means That Republicans Aren’t Acting on the Pete Hegseth Allegations

Party loyalty remains strong even for nominees who go down. Pete Hegseth’s no different, but the Trump era has strengthened it even more.

The New York Times - 1d

Key Republican senators to vote against Pete Hegseth for US defense secretary

Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins say they cannot support nominee, raising fresh doubts about confirmation chances. Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced that they ...

The Guardian - 1d

Hegseth attorney pushes back against latest accuser

The attorney for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth pushed back on the latest claims against President Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon in a letter sent to the chair of the Senate Armed ...

The Hill - 1d

Senate receives affidavit from Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law

Senators received an affidavit Tuesday from Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, accusing the Trump nominee for defense secretary of threatening conduct toward his second wife Samantha Hegseth. ...

NBC News - 2d

Senators receive affidavit with new allegations about Pete Hegseth

Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, is facing new allegations in an affidavit reviewed by senators. In the document, Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges he ...

CBS News - 2d

New allegations against Pete Hegseth alarm Democrats as Pentagon confirmation looms

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The ...

The Hill - 2d

Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth

Senators have received an affidavit from the former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of defense, that says his behavior caused his second wife to fear ...

NBC News - 3d

Senators receive new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claims

The former sister-in-law of Trump’s Defense Secretary pick said in an affidavit that Hegseth made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth's second wife said, "I do not believe your information ...

NBC News - 3d

Trump praises defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during ball

President Trump praised defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth during his remarks at the Commander in Chief inaugural ball and said he would build "the most powerful military."

NBC News - 3d

Senate Armed Services Committee advances Pete Hegseth's nomination to lead the Pentagon

The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor.

NBC News - 3d

Tim Kaine explains strategy on Pete Hegseth

His questioning was aimed at calling Hegseth's character into question.

Politico - 5d

Warren pushes for Hegseth's wife to divest from defense company stocks

Senator Elizabeth Warren has called on President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, to divest from thousands of dollars worth of defense company stocks held by his wife, Jennifer ...

The Hill - 6d

Pete Hegseth confirmation hearing highlights Republicans’ servility to Trump | Moira Donegan

Defense secretary nominee is incompetent and seems to have no redeeming qualities – but his appointment looks assured. In some ways, the secretary of Defense nomination of Pete Hegseth was always ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Pete Hegseth Is the Secretary of Defense We Deserve

If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at the confirmation hearings this week, you must be living under the illusion that we live in a serious country.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Embattled defense pick Pete Hegseth grilled at Senate confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for secretary of defense, was grilled on Tuesday during his Senate confirmation hearing. Hegseth answered questions regarding assault ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Takeaways From Pete Hegseth’s Confirmation Hearing

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary said nothing that would alienate the Republican senators on the Armed Services Committee.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Hegseth Earned $6 Million From TV, Books and Paid Speaking Fees

Financial reports show the potential defense secretary’s pay from past speaking and writing, some of which provided fodder for senators during his confirmation hearing.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth faces Senate grilling in confirmation hearing

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth faced tough questioning about his views on women in combat and reports of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking during his Senate confirmation hearing ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Key takeaways from Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, faced senators and protesters in a high-stakes confirmation hearing Tuesday. CBS News' Nikole Killion, Katrina Kaufman and ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth Dresses for Defense

The nominee for Secretary of Defense wore his patriotism on his sleeve during his confirmation hearing — and his belt, his socks, and his pocket square.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth hearing: Defense pick grilled on sex, alcohol, management allegations

President-elect Donald Trump has stood behind Pete Hegseth, his controversial nominee for secretary of Defense.

CNBC - Jan. 14

‘I’m not perfect’: Pete Hegseth testifies on sexual assault and drinking claims

Trump Pentagon pick grilled by Democrats at Senate confirmation hearing amid concerns of his personal history. . Pete Hegseth , Donald Trump’s pick for US secretary of defense, defended his record ...

The Guardian - Jan. 14

Behind Pete Hegseth's explosive Senate confirmation hearing

Pete Hegseth faced intense questioning from the Senate Armed Services Committee as he vies for the secretary of defense post in President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. CBS News' Taurean Small and ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand tells Pete Hegseth he'll have to change how he sees women

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-New York) had a heated line of questioning for Pete Hegseth at his Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday, focusing on his previous comments about women in the military.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth faces grilling in Senate hearing

Culture wars and personal issues are expected to dominate a hearing for Donald Trump’s choice to be the country's next defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Trump's pick Pete Hegseth spars with Democrats over past comments

Hegseth, an Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host, will face questions about some of the negative stories that surfaced since Trump named him.

NBC News - Jan. 14

Special Counsel Report on Trump, Pete Hegseth Confirmation Hearing, and More

Plus, don’t go to this “Sex and the City” spot.

The New York Times - Jan. 14

Pete Hegseth's Pentagon future faces crucial test in Senate committee hearing

Pete Hegseth must be approved by the GOP-led Senate Armed Services Committee before he can go before the full Senate for confirmation.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Pete Hegseth is expected to be grilled in confirmation hearing

President-elect Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, is expected to be grilled during his confirmation hearing over allegations of sexual and financial misconduct and alcohol abuse. ...

NBC News - Jan. 13

Pete Hegseth fails to embody military professionalism

How does the time when I, a U.S. Navy veteran, roleplayed as a nuclear terrorist relate to Hegseth’s candidacy for secretary of Defense? Let me explain.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Michigan QB Warren reveals he tore ACL in bowl

Michigan quarterback Davis Warren revealed that he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee during the Wolverines' 19-13 victory over Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on Dec. 31.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Donald Trump, Pete Hegseth and the Honor of the American Military

Donald Trump’s foreign policy may not be as disastrous as that of George W. Bush, whose idealism and hubris led to calamity, but that doesn’t mean it won’t be corrosive.

The New York Times - Jan. 2

Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser

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