Danielle Hegseth also claimed that Samantha told her that she once hid in a closet at home because she was afraid. Hegseth has denied the allegations through his attorney, who called Danielle Hegseth ...

Pete Hegseth, nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to settle a sexual assault accusation from 2017. He maintains his innocence. Concerns are raised over past allegations including excessive ...

The $50,000 payment was made years after the woman told police that Hegseth sexually assaulted her in a California hotel room in 2017.

Trump’s nominee for CIA Director breezes through US Senate, while the president’s controversial Defense pick passes procedural vote, but not without Republican objection.

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth on Thursday took a major step closer to winning his bid to become U.S. secretary of defense. On a 51-49 vote, the Senate advanced Hegseth's nomination to lead the ...

The Senate voted largely along party lines Thursday to advance Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary ...

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017.

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, confirmed that he paid $50,000 to a woman who accused him of sexual assault back in 2017.

The vote broke the Senate filibuster and sets up a final confirmation vote, which will likely take place Friday. Democrat John Fetterman voted against advancing Hegseth for secretary of defense.

The full Senate voted 51-49 on Thursday to advance Hegseth's nomination, paving the way for a final confirmation vote Friday.

The Alaska Republican’s decision Thursday comes ahead of a crucial test vote to advance Hegseth’s nomination toward confirmation.

Senators voted 51-49 to advance Hegseth's defense secretary bid, which has been mired in a series of controversies. Two Republicans are opposed to Hegseth.