Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Sen. Warren Says He Paid $50,000 To Rape Accuser
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
Hegseth Told Senator He Paid $50,000 to Woman Who Accused Him of Rape
The settlement’s existence after a 2017 accusation had been documented before the defense secretary nominee’s confirmation hearing this month, but the amount had not been known publicly.
Sen. Liz Warren lays out more than 100 questions she wants Pete Hegseth to answer during confirmation hearing
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services subcommittee on personnel, presented more than 70 questions in a 33-page letter to Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary ahead of his confirmation hearing this week.
Pete Hegseth told Sen. Elizabeth Warren he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of sexual assault
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Defense Department, is on track to be confirmed as soon as Friday night if his support holds.
Senator Warren, Pete Hegseth spar over women in combat at confirmation hearing
During a roughly seven-minute exchange, Senator Elizabeth Warren quoted a number of Pete Hegseth’s prior statements opposing women in combat roles.
Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sexual assault
His attorney, Timothy Parlatore, declined to comment Thursday on the dollar figure, which was previously unknown.
Where Do Things Stand With Pete Hegseth’s Path to Confirmation?
Pete Hegseth, dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct and alcohol abuse, is increasingly expected to be confirmed by the Senate on Friday night.
The Senate prepares to vote on Pete Hegseth
The Senate moved to hold a vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence. The decision was close—two Republicans joined all of the Democrats in voting against moving the confirmation procedure to its final stage.
Pete Hegseth Reveals How Much He Paid Accuser
The new information came in response to additional questions posed to Hegseth by Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
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JD Vance Secures Pete Hegseth As Defense Secretary With Tie-Breaking Vote
Vice President JD Vance was forced to step in after Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell broke ranks and voted against Hegseth.