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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Jack Spear. Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, is facing more allegations of misconduct. In a sworn statement to the Senate, Hegseth's former sister-in-law accuses him of being abusive to his second wife. NPR's Luke Garrett reports.
Danielle Hegseth, the former wife of Hegseth's brother, says the defense secretary nominee, quote, has an alcohol problem and was abusive to his ex-wife. In her affidavit, reviewed by NPR News, she says at times Hegseth's second wife hid in a closet from him out of fear. Daniel Hegseth submitted the affidavit in response to a request from Democratic Senator Jack Reed of Rhode Island.
The ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee called the affidavit, quote, disturbing and potentially disqualifying. On Monday, the committee endorsed Pete Hegseth's nomination along party lines, paving the way for a vote in the full Senate. A lawyer for Hegseth dismissed these allegations to NBC News. NPR has requested comment from Hegseth. Luke Garrett, NPR News, Washington.
Newly sworn in U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has hit the ground running today, meeting with members of what's known as the Quad, which includes the U.S., Australia, India, and Japan. Rubio hosted his counterparts from the group at the State Department.
According to analysts, the purpose of the meeting in part was to signal that countering Beijing would be a top priority of the Trump administration. The Trump administration is rolling back Biden era policies that limited where immigration enforcement officials can conduct arrests. More from NPR's Amanda Bastio.
Schools, places of worship and health care facilities were off limit for arrests of people suspected of being without legal status under a policy from former President Joe Biden. Now the acting Secretary of Homeland Security has rescinded those guidelines, which the Trump administration says limits law enforcement from doing its job.
It's not known yet how immigration enforcement agencies will ramp up operations. Trump border czar Tom Holman says officials are, quote, back and doing their job effective today, he told CNN in an interview. Still, he declined to provide specific information. Ximena Bustillo, NPR News, Washington.
In Los Angeles and surrounding areas, red flag warnings continue as areas are being hit by a new wave of powerful winds. Steve Futterman reports gusts in some mountain areas approach 90 miles an hour.
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