Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary faces 2017 sexual assault allegations

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after an event in Monterey, California. No charges were filed, and Hegseth's attorney called the allegations "completely false." The incident reportedly involved a person who claimed to have bruises after an encounter with Hegseth at a hotel. Monterey officials stated they would not release the police report due to legal exemptions. Hegseth, a Fox News host, has been a strong supporter of Trump and has previously advocated for military policies aligned with Trump's agenda. He has denied the allegations and is expected to be confirmed for the position.