Hegseth confirmation hearings to begin amid sexual misconduct accusations

14.1.2025

PBS News Hour - World

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Confirmation hearings for several President-elect Trump's nominations will begin this week. Pete Hegseth, the pick to lead the Defense Department, will face questions about a number of misconduct allegations that have surfaced against the former Fox News host. White House Correspondent Laura Barrón-López discussed more with Gretchen Carlson, a former Fox anchor and co-founder of Lift Our Voices. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

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Hegseth confirmation hearings to begin amid sexual misconduct accusations

PBS News Hour - World

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Canadian ambassador to U.S. on tensions with Trump: 'We are prepared for any scenario'

Why Trump wants Greenland and what makes it a strategic polar outpost

Hostage negotiator Roger Carstens reflects on his efforts to bring detained Americans home

Hegseth confirmation hearings to begin amid sexual misconduct accusations

News Wrap: Biden and Netanyahu speak as Gaza ceasefire talks show signs of progress

What an ancient ice core from Antarctica can tell us about our climate's past and future

News Wrap: Biden awards Pope Francis with Presidential Medal of Freedom

News Wrap: Maduro sworn in for 3rd term following Venezuela's disputed election

Jake Sullivan on Biden's foreign policy legacy and the state of U.S. allies and enemies

News Wrap: Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrested after protest