The affidavit describes Hegseth’s treatment of his second wife, Samantha, and alleges repeat drunkenness and a domestic situation where Samantha Hegseth had a safe word to indicate if she was in

Sen. Jack Reed of Rhode Island, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said in his opening remarks that he doesn't believe Pete Hegseth is qualified to lead the Pentagon. “We must acknowledge the concerning public reports against you,

Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed expressed criticism toward Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing as defense secretary on Tuesday morning.

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed met with president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Wednesday.

Rhode Island’s senior senator took center stage Tuesday during the confirmation hearing for President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial pick for U.S. defense secretary, Pete Hegseth.

None of the 13 Democrats on the Armed Services Committee appeared to believe Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News personality, was qualified to run one of the largest and most complex institutions in the world.

Rhode Island Sen. Jack Reed, the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said Hegseth lacks "the character and the competence" to lead the Pentagon. Reed he has voted to confirm the nine previous Defense secretaries, including in Trump's first ...

The number of new U.S. Coast Guard cutters destined to call Naval Station Newport home has doubled, Rhode Island’s U.S. Sen. Jack Reed announced Tuesday. Two sets of 360-foot twin U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters — not the one set Reed’s office originally announced in 2020 — will be based on Aquidneck Island.

President Donald Trump has taken office for a second non-consecutive term, sworn in on Monday, January 20, 2025. Rhode Island’s congressional representatives have shared their thoughts on the event. Rep.

Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed expressed concerns about Defense Secretary nominee Peter Hegseth's qualifications following their meeting ahead of next week's confirmation hearing.

The top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee told Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth he’s unsuitable to lead a department with 3.5 million service members and civilian employees and an annual budget of nearly $900 billion.

WASHINGTON (WPRI) — Rhode Island’s senior senator took center ... Pete Hegseth. Sen. Jack Reed, the top-ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, started off by thanking Hegseth ...