Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump’s defense secretary, despite allegations against him
Two Republicans, Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, broke ranks and voted against nominating Hegseth.
Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017.
Senate pushes Hegseth toward approval as GOP discounts new allegations
WASHINGTON — A divided Senate on Thursday voted to move toward confirming Pete Hegseth as secretary of defense, in a strong signal that allegations about his personal conduct, including a new one from ...
Pete Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
Pete Hegseth, nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to settle a sexual assault accusation from 2017. He maintains his innocence. Concerns are raised over past allegations including excessive ...