Pete Hegseth Clears Key Senate Vote Despite New Abuse Allegations

Hegseth Allegations Strain Senate Vote (Video)
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Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth cleared a crucial Senate procedural hurdle despite new allegations of abusing a former wife, signaling likely support for his confirmation.

Hegseth denies the steady stream of allegations, ranging from domestic abuse to excessive drinking, that have surfaced against him since Trump tapped him to run the department in November.