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.

The centrist who could prove vital to the Pentagon nominee's future was recently approached by a third-party individual with access to the alleged accuser.

The Senate Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to send Pete Hegseth’s nomination to be defense secretary to the Senate floor.

WASHINGTON — The Senate quickly confirmed Marco Rubio as secretary of state Monday, voting unanimously to give President Donald Trump the first member of his new Cabinet on Inauguration Day.

Senators will grill Trump's choices to lead the Justice, State, Transportation and Energy departments,as well as the CIA and the top budget office.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to run the Department of Defense, answered questions Tuesday in a public hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Susan Collins ... with the Senate Armed Services Committee. “I never turned down a meeting with Mr. Hegseth’s accuser. I was never contacted by her or her attorney,” Collins said in a ...

Susan Collins ... with the Senate Armed Services Committee. “I never turned down a meeting with Mr. Hegseth’s accuser. I was never contacted by her or her attorney,” Collins said in a ...

The nominee can only afford to lose three GOP senators if Democrats unite against him so attention could now shift to Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins and other potential swing votes.

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Maine Independent U.S. Senator Angus King is not supporting President Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, voting against the confirmation of Pete Hegseth in the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Veterans affairs secretary nominee Doug Collins pledged to be a fierce defender of the department’s workforce and for veterans during his confirmation hearing.