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Parsing latest Pete Hegseth allegation

Unredacted affidavit contains previously unreported allegation about Pete Hegseth’s behavior toward second wife

Senators on both sides of the aisle raised new questions on Wednesday about the vetting process for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, pointing to allegations that were not disclosed by the Trump transition team as part of Hegseth’s FBI background check that was transmitted to two key lawmakers ahead of his confirmation hearing.

CNN on MSN · 1d

Senate receives affidavit from Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law accusing him of being ‘abusive’ toward ex-wife

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law gave an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee accusing him of being “abusive” toward his second ex-wife, according to a copy of the affidavit obtained by CNN.

Opinion

The New York Times · 20h

What It Means That No Republican Is 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.

Hegseth, GOP

The Hill on MSN · 7h

Senate GOP full steam ahead on Hegseth despite abuse allegations

Senate Republicans are steamrolling ahead on Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Pentagon, and a new report detailing allegations of abusive behavior by the nominee have seemingly not dissuaded

Roll Call on MSN · 2d

Top Democrats continue to oppose Hegseth amid new allegations

Senate Democrats are continuing to push back on the nomination of Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department amid fresh allegations of misconduct by the veteran and former Fox News host. In a partially redacted affidavit sent to the Senate Armed Services Committee and obtained by CQ Roll Call on Tuesday,

Raw Story on MSN · 1h

'Handful' of GOP senators said to have growing concerns about Hegseth after new reports

The day before the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on the appointment of scandal-plagued Pete Hegseth as Donald Trump's secretary of defense there is reportedly some growing hesitation about him amongst some GOP lawmakers.

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Unredacted Affidavit Claims Pete Hegseth Was ‘Abusive’ to Ex-Wife Who Had a ‘Safe Word’ if She Was in Danger

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law told senators in a sworn affidavit that he made his ex-wife fear for her safety and was ...

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‘Concerned’ Bot Susan Collins Reboots for Trump 2.0

The senator from Maine finds it “troubling” that the FBI failed to share certain information about Pete Hegseth with senators. And we all know what she does when she’s troubled: Nothing!

2don MSN

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

A cloud of controversy has hung over Hegseth, but he now appears to be on track to be confirmed as Trump's defense secretary.

Senate panel advances Defense secretary nominee Hegseth on party-line vote

The Senate Armed Services Committee on Monday voted to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary ...

New York Magazine10d

Pete Hegseth Is a Test

It is the first serious test of Donald Trump’s newly invigorated strongman model of governance and of whether he can continue ...

2don MSN

Armed Services Committee approves Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth

Hegseth, 44, is a combat veteran and former Fox News host. The committee voted along party lines to advance his nomination to ...

The New Yorker9d

The Pressure Campaign to Get Pete Hegseth Confirmed as Defense Secretary

Supporters of Donald Trump’s nominee have intimidated potential witnesses and suppressed the F.B.I. background check of the ...

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Opinion: Sen. Collins must reject flawed national security nominees

The senator needs to join a group of distinguished Maine predecessors in taking a principled stand.

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