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Pete Hegseth's FBI background check doesn't include interviews with key women from his past
The report doesn't offer material from Hegseth's ex-wives or a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has said that encounter was consensual, and prosecutors never filed charges.
FBI did not interview woman who accused Pete Hegseth of sexual assault in 2017: Sources
The Armed Services Committee is expected to hold Hegseth's confirmation hearing on Tuesday, ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration.
FBI did not interview Hegseth accuser ahead of hearing, people familiar say
Senate Democrats slam “significant gaps and inadequacies” in the background vetting of President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon.
Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing
Democrats have expressed concern over the delay and how thorough the report on Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick will be.
Truth About FBI’s Slipshod Pete Hegseth ‘Background Check’ Revealed
New questions are being raised about the FBI background check conducted for President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, on the eve of Pete Hegseth’s confirmation hearing. Investigators reportedly did not interview the current and former Fox News staff who anonymously accused Hegseth of concerning drinking at work events,
FBI did not interview woman who accused Pete Hegseth of sexual assault, senator says
The FBI background check, which followed parameters set by the Trump transition team, may have defied standard protocol by not including interviews with Hegseth's ex-wives or the woman who accused him of sexual assault in a hotel room in 2017, according to senators on the Armed Services Committee.
Democrats Say F.B.I. Did Not Interview Critical Witnesses About Pete Hegseth
The bureau did not interview an ex-wife of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary before the findings on his background check were presented to senators.
6 takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s fiery confirmation hearing
Hegseth says he will be a “change agent” and a “warrior” as Republicans demand new and strong leadership at the Pentagon.
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Reed: FBI investigation of Hegseth ‘insufficient’
Sen. Jack Reed (R.I.), the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, called the FBI’s background check of ...
Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth's nomination says she'll back him to lead the Pentagon
Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa, who had been seen as a key Republican skeptic of Pete Hegseth’s nomination to lead the Defense ...
Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Key Sen. Joni Ernst Will Back Trump’s Pentagon Pick—After Senate Hearing
Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back ...
Hegseth's views on DEI and women in combat to be challenged by Democratic senators
President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is set for what could be a highly ...
Hegseth defends tattoos with alleged connection to extremists groups in confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, answered questions about misconduct allegations and ...