Pete Hegseth faces an important test on Tuesday — but he won’t just have to prove himself to the senators who immediately began sparring over his nomination as Defense Secretary. His confirmation hearings are also an opportunity for Hegseth to make his case to the sizable share of Americans who don’t know him or don’t approve of President-elect Donald Trump’s decision to tap him for this key role in his administration.

Senators argued that Pete Hegseth does not have the management experience to lead the military's 3.4 million service members and civilians.

Confirmation hearings get underway this week on Capitol Hill, as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, is scheduled to appear Tuesday before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - President- Elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, faced tough questions from lawmakers on Capitol Hill. While some Republicans gave him a warm welcome, Democrats grilled him on policy and allegations of excessive drinking, sexual misconduct and a lack of experience.

Brendan Buck, former Press Secretary to former Speakers Paul Ryan and John Boehner, joins Chris Jansing with his analysis of Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's testimony at his Senate confirmation hearing.

Donald Trump’s cabinet picks are beginning their nomination process this week, starting with Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth