Pete Hegseth, Pentagon

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.
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Defense Secretary Nominee Faces New Allegations Of ‘Aggressive’ Behavior
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
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.
Pete Hegseth nomination advances in Senate despite Sen. Mark Kelly's objections
Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee recommending him to the job on party lines. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., voted Monday against Hegseth, citing a lack of managerial experience and “concerning personal issues.”
Pete Hegseth, defense secretary pick, grilled during Senate confirmation hearing
The Senate begins holding confirmation hearings Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks, starting with Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
Senate panel advances Bessent nomination
If Bessent is confirmed, as expected, he’ll be at the center of Trump’s agenda of extending tax cuts, imposing sweeping tariffs and rolling back financial regulations. He will
Senate panel advances Trump pick to lead Homeland Security
A Senate committee on Monday evening advanced the nomination of Kristi Noem to become the next secretary of Homeland Security, sending her nomination to the floor on a bipartisan basis with little fanfare.
Senate panel advances Noem nomination for Homeland Security secretary
A Senate committee cleared President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with a bipartisan vote, paving the way for a Senate floor vote. The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee advanced South Dakota Gov.
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” ...
Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to Senate
Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit from a former sister-in-law ...
Pete Hegseth's ex-wife 'feared for her personal safety,' his former sister-in-law says in affidavit
In a sworn affidavit, Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law said Hegseth's ex-wife told her she at one point "feared for her ...
Pete Hegseth Moves Closer to Confirmation as Pentagon Chief
President Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is one step closer to taking office. The nomination of Pete Hegseth for ...
Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth
Senators have received an affidavit from the former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to serve as ...
New allegations against Pete Hegseth alarm Democrats as Pentagon confirmation looms
Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The ...
When will Pete Hegseth be confirmed? What to know about Senate confirmation votes, dates
Even though Trump has not officially been inaugurated, the Senate can confirm cabinet members before his Oath of Office.