In a signed affidavit, Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law claimed his ex-wife was terrified of him and hid in a closet when he threatened her.

Senators received an affidavit from Hegseth's ex-sister-in-law suggesting that he physically threatened his wife

The former sister-in-law of Trump’s defense secretary pick said that Hegseth made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth’s second wife said, “There was no physical abuse in my marriage.”

President Trump’s most controversial cabinet pick is one step closer to taking office. The nomination of Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense was voted out of the Senate Armed Services Committee on party lines,

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.

Pete Hegseth’s controversial nomination as defense secretary moved a step closer to confirmation with the Senate Armed Services Committee recommending him to the job on party lines. U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., voted Monday against Hegseth, citing a lack of managerial experience and “concerning personal issues.”

As senators weigh the Pentagon nominee's fate, the former Fox News host is dealing with yet another personal controversy.

Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. said the sworn affidavit proves that the background check process on President Trump's defense secretary nominee has been inadequate

Hegseth denies the allegations outlined in the affidavit, which says he was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety.

Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm over a sworn affidavit from the ex-sister-in-law of Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth that accuses him of being abusive toward his second wife. The document emerged Tuesday,

President Trump’s defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is facing fresh claims of violent and threatening behavior and problems with alcohol abuse. Hegseth’s former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, who was married to his brother,