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

WASHINGTON — 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 · 17h

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.

Washington Times · 1d

Hegseth’s former sister-in-law goes public with allegations of alcohol, spousal abuse

Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law submitted an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee saying she believes he “has an alcohol abuse problem and was abusive to his ex-wife Samantha.

New Allegations Against Hegseth

NBC News on MSN · 1d

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.

The Hill · 2d

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 of Defense, to the floor. The 14-13 vote was strictly along party

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

New Allegations Against Hegseth as Senate Readies Vote on Pentagon Nominee

Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said in an affidavit to senators on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon abused his second ex-wife to the point where she once hid in a closet and gave friends a code word to use in a crisis.

Mediaite on MSN5h

‘Troubling’: Susan Collins Raises Concern Pete Hegseth’s Background Check Did Not Include ‘Pertinent Information’

When you’re making a decision about a nominee, you want to have as complete a picture as possible," said Collins to reporters ...

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Collins: ‘Troubling’ that Hegseth FBI report omitted key information

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) told reporters Wednesday that she was concerned that the FBI’s background investigation report ...

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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.

New York Magazine9d

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 ...

The Nation on MSN8d

Pete Hegseth Smarms His Way Closer to Running the Pentagon

Stonewalling questions about his sexual behavior and excessive drinking as “anonymous smears,” the Fox host charmed the ...

Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed ...

NBC Los Angeles8d

Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon

“Our next commander in chief selected Pete Hegseth to serve in this role ... of Alaska, and Susan Collins, of Maine — but their defections wouldn’t be enough to defeat him even if they ...

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