Jan 24, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Associated Press has obtained.

3 days ago · Pete Hegseth seemed well on his way to becoming Trump’s next Defense secretary on Thursday evening when a bombshell landed in the laps of Senate Majority Leader John Thune and President Donald ...

Jan 25, 2025 · Pete Hegseth overcame allegations of sexual assault, public drunkenness and questions of financial mismanagement at two veterans' groups he ran to narrowly win Senate approval to become Donald ...

Nov 18, 2024 · In picking Fox News Channel host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, President-elect Donald Trump has selected a military veteran and popular conservative media personality with...

Jan 14, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defence secretary in his upcoming presidency, cleared his first hurdle on the way to confirmation: a long - and at times tense - hearing before the US Senate ...

Nov 12, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army veteran, to serve as his secretary of defense. Hegseth’s selection was a surprise, as he was not among those...

Nov 21, 2024 · A California woman told police that Trump Cabinet pick Pete Hegseth physically blocked her from leaving a hotel room, took her phone, and then sexually assaulted her even though she...

Dec 5, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump is considering replacing embattled defense secretary choice Pete Hegseth with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to two sources familiar with the decision-making.

Dec 6, 2024 · United States President-elect Donald Trump has voiced support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled pick for Pentagon chief, whose nomination appears in peril amid scandals and concerns about his lack...

Jan 23, 2025 · There’s some last-minute drama to the confirmation vote for Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Pentagon, slated to be held at 9 p.m. Hegseth is still working on ...