Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law told senators in a sworn affidavit that he made his ex-wife fear for her safety and was dragged out of multiple nightlife venues for unruly drunken behavior. Danielle Hegseth,

The new defense secretary’s goals run counter to the military’s apolitical tradition and efforts to build a force that mirrors America.

Vice President Vance defended new Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a “disrupter” who will prove “incredibly necessary.” Vance joined CBS News’s “Face the Nation” on Sunday

It was very difficult to hear properly amid the roar of the helicopter's engine, but Trump did say he was "very surprised" to hear that Republican Senators Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski would vote against confirming Pete Hegseth, his choice to head the Department of Defense.

Three Republicans voted with every Democrat against Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, forcing Vance to step in and put Hegseth over the top.

Those questions come a day after Danielle Hegseth, Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law, said in a sworn affidavit that Pete made his ex-wife, Samantha Hegseth, “fear for her safety” while they were married. 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.

If you thought the former TV host would be asked important questions at his confirmation hearing, you are under the illusion that we live in a serious country.

Hegseth has tended to blame “left-wing media” for turning him into a victim of a “smear campaign” orchestrated by “anonymous sources.”

US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee was grilled for hours about his ability to run the defence department.

The former Fox News host faced allegations about sexual assault and excessive drinking, which he called smears.

Fox News senior congressional correspondent Chad Pergram gives 'Hannity' the latest on why Sen. Mitch McConnell opposed Pete Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary and how his new role as chairman of a defense subcommittee could pose problems for President Donald Trump.