Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) has pledged to conduct a thorough vetting of Pete Hegseth, a former Army National Guard captain and Fox News personality, amid allegations of sexual assault. Hegseth has been accused of making unwanted advances and sexually assaulting a woman in 2012. Ernst’s office has stated that the senator takes the allegations seriously and will ensure a comprehensive review of Hegseth’s background before making any decisions.