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 dragged out of multiple nightlife venues for unruly drunken behavior. Danielle Hegseth,
Hegseth's nomination once appeared on shaky ground amid allegations that included sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Despite allegations he’s faced since being announced as Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Hegseth managed to convince enough GOP senators he’s the man for the job.
President Donald Trump is planning to travel to California to survey the wildfire damage in his first presidential visit since his inauguration.
Vice President J.D. Vance was on hand to cast a tie-breaking vote, unusual in the Senate for Cabinet nominees, who typically win wider support.
WASHINGTON – The Senate narrowly confirmed Pete Hegseth on Friday as secretary of Defense, a win for President Donald Trump's new administration after its 44-year-old nominee fended off allegations of sexual assault, public drinking and intoxication, and abusive treatment of women.
Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram has the latest on the confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense nominee on 'Hannity.'
Vice President Vance on Friday broke a Senate tie to confirm Pete Hegseth as President Trump’s secretary of Defense, capping a bruising two-month fight over the nominee, who faced a litany
Those questions come a day after Danielle Hegseth, Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law, said in a sworn affidavit that Pete made his ex-wife, Samantha Hegseth, “fear for her safety” while they were married. The affidavit was submitted in response to a request for information sent by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., the top Democrat on the committee.
Trump, while boarding Air Force One on Friday, talked up his defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth moments before Vance cast the tiebreaking vote to confirm him.
Per a report obtained by The Associated Press, written answers regarding the payment were provided to Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren in response to questions she had for Trump's defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth as part of the vetting process.