Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, will face a Senate panel Tuesday for his confirmation hearing as he is expected to be questioned over allegations ranging from sexual assault to excessive drinking in the workplace.

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and decorated combat veteran, is President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary. Hegseth is facing a contentious confirmation hearing today in front of the Senate Armed Service Committee.

The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.

Maine's independent senator questioned the former Fox News host and veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan about women in combat, torture and the war in Ukraine.

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department sat for a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday after hearings for Veterans’ Affairs Secretary nominee Doug Collins and Interior secretary nominee Doug Burgum were postponed.

Among the other issues that likely will get an airing are Hegseth’s views on ending the war in Ukraine, a priority of Republican Chairman Roger Wicker. Wicker, notably, is a top supporter of Ukraine and frequently wears a pin with Ukrainian and American flags on his lapel.

Senators are set to grill President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth Tuesday in a confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, where Hegseth is likely to face intense scrutiny from Democratic senators about allegations of sexual misconduct and concerning drinking habits—which he has denied.

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