Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth expected to face contentious confirmation hearing
- Pete Hegseth is nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for Defense Secretary, facing a contentious confirmation hearing on Tuesday.
- Hegseth has a military background but faces allegations of sexual assault and controversial views on women in combat roles, which he has softened.
- Senators from both parties are scrutinizing Hegseth's past, with some supporting him as a candidate amid cultural debates.
- If confirmed, Hegseth will oversee a military of nearly 2.1 million service members and manage a budget of roughly $850 billion.
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