Though new reports on the former Fox and Friends cohost’s behavior have emerged, he’s likely to be confirmed as Defense Secretary this week.
Sen. Roger Wicker, SAS Committee chairman, announced late Wednesday night that Hegseth still had the backing of Senate Republicans.
Sen. Jack Reed released details from an affidavit alleging that Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth's ex-wife feared for her safety during her marriage.
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.
As senators weigh the Pentagon nominee's fate, the former Fox News host is dealing with yet another personal controversy.
The incoming president's pick to lead the Defense Department made $4.6 million as host at the cable news network over two years.
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.
Maine's independent senator joins Democrats in voting against the Trump nominee over concerns about his answers regarding the rules of international warfare.
Hegseth denies the allegations outlined in the affidavit, which says he was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety.
When you’re making a decision about a nominee, you want to have as complete a picture as possible," said Collins to reporters
Fox News anchor John Roberts reacted to Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing on Tuesday by claiming it is commonplace for Pentagon leaders to have booze in their offices.