Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sexual assault, sources say
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Pete Hegseth told Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to accuser
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department, is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds.CBS News - 4h -
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 - 4h -
Florida assistant Taurean Green accused of sexual assault amid Title IX probe into Gators coach Todd Golden
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‘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 -
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Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed, sources say
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."CBS News - Jan. 5
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