Hegseth said he settled sexual assault accusation for $50,000
The 2020 settlement by Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon was confidential but was revealed in response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s confirmation questions.
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Trump's pick for EU ambassador is another man with a controversial past
Andrew Puzder, a former restaurant industry executive, had also been Trump’s first pick for labor secretary in 2017 but backed out after spousal abuse accusations resurfaced.
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Trump’s first term ignited #MeToo. Will his second extinguish it?
Advocates for victims of sexual violence see Trump’s reelection — and his Cabinet picks — as a clear sign of backlash against the movement to hold powerful men accountable.
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Trump’s view of a ‘Golden Age’ is one full of restrictions
Trump’s second inaugural address outlined an agenda that will take aim at racial equity efforts, transgender rights and undocumented immigrants.
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Sen. Tammy Duckworth is a combat veteran. She came prepared to question Hegseth.
"This is basic, 101 stuff for someone who wants to be secretary of defense, and he couldn't answer any of them."
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Hegseth grilled on misconduct allegations and women in combat in contentious confirmation hearing
In over three hours of questioning by the Senate Armed Services Committee, the secretary of defense nominee denied allegations of financial mismanagement, excessive drinking and sexual misconduct.
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How Democratic women senators are preparing to question Pete Hegseth
The 19th spoke to all of the Democratic women senators on the Senate Armed Services Committee about how they plan to press Trump's defense secretary pick.
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal reflects on building congressional progressives ‘into a real force’
Jayapal is stepping aside after six years leading the Congressional Progressive Caucus through political tumult and high-stakes legislative negotiations.
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The 19th Explains: How Trump’s Cabinet nominees will get confirmed
The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate has begun holding hearings on the people Trump has nominated to serve in key Cabinet posts. Here’s what you need to know.
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House investigators find evidence Matt Gaetz paid for sex, frequently used illegal drugs
The House Ethics Committee released a highly anticipated report detailing allegations of impropriety surrounding Gaetz, the former Florida congressman who was Trump’s initial pick for attorney general.