The secretary of defense has been accused of alcohol abuse and various forms of misconduct — allegations he has denied.

Hegseth declined to commit to a Democratic senator that he would resign as Secretary of Defense if he drinks on the job.

Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife gave a new statement to the FBI about the former Fox News host’s drinking habits, according to a report. Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, has ...

Hegseth, through his attorney, firmly denied the latest allegations, which come as his nomination to lead the Pentagon is set ...

Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, and his second wife denied the allegation that he was abusive in their former marriage.

“Is Pete Hegseth truly the best we have to offer ... Hegseth has promised not to drink on the job if confirmed. But Republican senators facing an intensive pressure campaign by Trump allies to support ...

Pete Hegseth vowed to restore “warrior ethos ... including allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking. He has vowed not to drink alcohol if he is confirmed to lead the Pentagon ...

WASHINGTON — If Pete Hegseth were still in uniform ... Hegseth also has promised not to drink on the job and has denied a 2017 sex assault allegation but acknowledged paying the woman a settlement.

A Princeton and Harvard-educated former combat veteran, Hegseth went on to make a career at Fox News, where he hosted a ...

Pete Hegseth also said at his confirmation hearing that he wouldn’t drink another drop if he’s confirmed by the Senate to lead the U.S. military. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) first confronted ...