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Key Senate chairman criticizes ‘anonymous sources with ulterior motives,’ stands by Hegseth nomination

Leading senators on the Armed Services Committee are backing President Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, pushing aside what they call “anonymous sources with ulterior motives” who are questioning his character. said. In a statement Wednesday, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) criticized recent reporting about the FBI's secret briefing regarding Hegseth's […]

Pete Hegseth fends off another desperate attempt to tank his nomination

Senators on Tuesday received an affidavit from Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, alleging that he acted in a way that caused his second wife to fear for her safety. Democratic senators immediately expressed outrage over the allegations, despite denials by both Hegseth and his ex-wife. Hegseth, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to […]

Hegseth attorney pushes back against latest accuser

Attorneys for defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth denied recent allegations against President Trump's pick for the top Pentagon post in a letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee chairman. In a letter obtained by NewsNation, attorney Timothy Parlatore tells Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi) that the person who came forward with the latest allegations against Hegseth, […]

Pete Hegseth lawyer rips apart claims from ex-sister-in-law ahead of confirmation

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, is pushing back on his former sister-in-law's last-minute affidavit with new allegations. Mr. Hegseth's attorney, Timothy C. Parlatore, on Wednesday sent a letter to Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), citing former Mr. Hegseth's affidavit, Daniel Dietrich. requested that the claim be revoked. […]

Ex-Sister-in-Law Claiming Hegseth Abused Ex-Wife Is Repped by Democrat-Linked Firm

Daniel Dietrich, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's estranged former sister-in-law who now claims he abused his ex-wife, is a lifelong Democrat and is being represented by an attorney at a prominent Democratic firm. are. Dietrich is represented by Reita Walker of Ballard Spahr, which has “strong financial ties to Biden and some Democratic politicians,” the paper […]

Thune sets up votes to confirm Hegseth by week’s end

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R.S.D., has begun the process of confirming his thorny defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, by the end of the week. Despite an affidavit from his former sister-in-law obtained by Senate Democrats saying that Hegseth had an alcohol problem and was abusive to his ex-wife, Samantha Hegseth, Senate Republicans is moving […]

Kaine reaffirms pressure on Hegseth, says GOP needed to hear it

Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) reaffirmed his pressure on President-elect Trump's Pentagon nominee Pete Hegseth, asking tough questions last week because his Republican colleagues needed to hear the answers. said. Mr. Cain appeared on CBS's “Face the Nation” on Sunday and was asked about Mr. Hegseth's repeated questions about his sexual encounters with women, his extramarital […]

MORGAN MURPHY: Hegseth Will Be Confirmed

On Saturday night, a group of three 20-somethings in black ties walked past me at the Capitol. They were probably on their way to one of President-elect Donald Trump's celebrations in Washington, D.C., this weekend. “Hello, Republicans!” I yelled. “What made you let it go?” They laughed. This week, Washington, D.C., was filled with bright, […]