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.

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

Pete Hegseth made it through a gauntlet of questions over more than four hours Tuesday in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. Next up: The Pentagon pick must win over a majority of the committee,