Hegseth meeting 'did not relieve my concerns' — and led to 'more questions': senator

A Democratic senator who met with embattled Cabinet nominee Pete Hegseth said the meeting didn't assuage any concerns — and may have done the opposite.

President-elect Donald Trump tapped the Fox News weekend co-host to head the Pentagon, leading to an outcry from critics who questioned Hegseth's qualifications. Shortly thereafter, a 2017 sexual assault allegation against Hegseth came to light.

Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI), ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in a statement Wednesday that he met with Hegseth ...