Kitty Dukakis, Wife of 1988 Presidential Nominee, Dies at 88
Married to Gov. Michael Dukakis of Massachusetts, she became a proponent of electroshock therapy after unsuccessful treatments for alcoholism and depression.
Alcohol Abuse
Samantha Hegseth Is Bound by a Nondisparagement Clause
Samantha Hegseth is contractually obligated not to speak ill of him, according to the terms of their divorce. A former sister-in-law has said Pete Hegseth was threatening and abusive toward Samantha Hegseth.
Hegseth Could Be Confirmed With Smallest Margin of Any Defense Secretary
For the last 50 years, almost every nominee to lead the Pentagon has been a consensus pick who drew lopsided margins of support in the Senate. Pete Hegseth’s nomination has been a notable exception.
Hegseth Won’t Say Whether Sexual Assault, Drinking or Adultery Is Disqualifying
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald J. Trump’s choice to lead the Pentagon, rejected what he said were “false claims” about his conduct.
Hegseth’s Drinking, Once ‘Self-Medication,’ Could Prompt Questions at His Hearing
President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary has spoken candidly about his alcohol use in interviews over the past few years.