4 days ago · This post has been updated with statements from Sen. Roger Wicker and Sen. Jack Reed. The Senate on Friday confirmed Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and member of the National Guard, to serve ...

Jan 22, 2025 · WASHINGTON, DC—This week, members of the Senate Armed Services Committee received a sworn affidavit recounting specific incidents of Mr. Pete Hegseth’s alcohol abuse, threatening and abusive behavior toward his second wife, and repeated pattern of offensive public misconduct.The affidavit was submitted in response to a formal request from U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member ...

4 days ago · The Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. The Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as the nation’s defense secretary in a dramatic late-night vote. ... Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., center, is flanked by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., left, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., right, as he ...

6 days ago · The affidavit was submitted in response to a request for information sent by Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., the top Democrat on the committee. ... Tim Parlatore, a lawyer for Pete Hegseth, said in an ...

4 days ago · Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth and his family arrive at the US Capitol, on Friday. ... The affidavit was submitted in response to a request for information from Sen. Jack Reed, of Rhode ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, is facing new allegations of alcohol abuse and misconduct as the Senate prepares to vote on his confirmation. ... Jack Reed. Senator ...

Jan 14, 2025 · Sen. Jack Reed, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, started off by thanking Hegseth for his service. But Reed’s tone quickly shifted as he raised concerns about...

Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in his opening remarks that he doesn't believe Pete Hegseth is qualified to lead the Pentagon.

Jan 15, 2025 · Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, the committee’s top Democrat, said Hegseth lacks “the character and the competence” to lead the Defense Department. Reed said he has voted to confirm the nine previous defense secretaries, including in …

Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., said in his opening statement that he does not believe Hegseth is "qualified to meet the overwhelming demands" of defense secretary, citing allegations of sexual assault...