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. “We must acknowledge the concerning public reports against you,

The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic situation where Samantha Hegseth had a safe word to indicate if she was in

Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed expressed criticism toward Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing as defense secretary on Tuesday morning.

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed expressed concerns about Defense Secretary nominee Peter Hegseth's qualifications following their meeting ahead of next week's confirmation hearing.

New allegations of alcohol abuse and misconduct by defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth drew fresh scrutiny Wednesday about the veteran, former Fox News host and author who President Donald Trump wants to install at the top of the U.

Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Hegseth lacks "the character and the competence" to lead the Pentagon. Reed he has voted to confirm the nine previous Defense secretaries, including in Trump's first ...

WASHINGTON (WPRI) — Rhode Island’s senior senator took center ... Pete Hegseth. Sen. Jack Reed, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, started off by thanking Hegseth ...

The report doesn't have material from his ex-wives or a woman who accused Hegseth of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth has said that encounter was consensual, and prosecutors never filed charges.

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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Defense secretary is publicly facing senators for the first time after weeks of questions from Democrats — and praise from Republicans ...

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Sen. Jack Reed, Rhode Island Democrat, announced his opposition to Mr. Hegseth’s confirmation before asking any questions during the Tuesday confirmation hearing. “These are perilous times ...