Senate Armed Services Committee Prepares for Pete Hegseth’s Contentious Confirmation Hearing as Background Check Results Emerge The Senate Armed Services Committee is set to hold a highly anticipated confirmation hearing on Tuesday morning for Pete Hegseth, the veteran and former Fox News host nominated by President Trump to serve as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth’s nomination has sparked intense debate, with Democrats raising concerns about his qualifications and past allegations of misconduct. However, a recently disclosed background check report, described as “unremarkable,” may bolster his chances of confirmation….