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Trump Nominee Hegseth Acknowledges $50K Payment to Assault Accuser
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- Hegseth admitted to a $50K payment to a 2017 assault accuser.
- Payment was revealed during defense secretary confirmation.
- Sen. Warren obtained answers about the payment during vetting.
- Hegseth denied assault; police found no proof beyond doubt.
- Nomination faces concerns over past personal conduct allegations.
- Sen. Reed criticized Hegseth's insufficient FBI background check.
- Trump's team briefed Senate leaders on further allegations.
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