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Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife ‘feared for her personal safety,’ former sister-in-law says

Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth arrives to his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, Jan. 14, 2025. Jim Lo Scalzo/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

In a sworn affidavit obtained by Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee, the former sister-in-law of defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth said that Hegseth’s ex-wife Samantha told her she “once hid in her closet from Hegseth because she feared for her personal safety” in the home she shared with Hegseth during their marriage. The affidavit, which details concerns about allegedly abusive behavior by Hegseth against Samantha, who was Hegseth’s second wife, came from Danielle Hegseth, who was previously married to Hegseth’s brother. News of the affidavit was first reported by NBC News, which reported that Samantha refuted many of the claims in the affidavit in a statement to NBC. “There was no physical abuse in my marriage. This is the only further statement I will make to you, I

Assassin Thomas Crooks Researched Trump, Biden, and UK Royal Before Shooting

According to FBI investigators, Thomas Matthew Crooks researched multiple high-profile individuals and celebrities in preparation for his intended assault.

According to FBI investigators, Thomas Matthew Crooks researched multiple high-profile individuals and celebrities in preparation for his intended assault. Getty Images

Thomas Matthew Crooks, the failed assassin, researched former President Donald Trump’s schedule and movements before shooting, according to FBI investigators. He also looked into President Biden and a member of the British royal family. Investigators revealed Crooks’ search history to lawmakers on Wednesday. The 20-year-old had searched for Trump’s appearance dates and the Democratic National […]

Container Ship Responsible for Baltimore Bridge Collapse Returns to Port

Container Ship Responsible for Baltimore Bridge Collapse Returns to Port

BALTIMORE (AP) — The container ship that caused the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, resulting in six fatalities, was successfully refloated at high tide on Monday. The vessel, named Dali, is now gradually making its way back to port, assisted by several tugboats. The Dali had been stranded at the collapse site for […]