Hegseth's Nomination Faces Turmoil Amid Assault Allegation Revelations

Pete Hegseth, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for Secretary of Defense, met with Republican senators to bolster his confirmation prospects amid resurfaced 2017 sexual assault allegations. Hegseth, an Army veteran and former Fox News host, faces scrutiny over his controversial views and past accusations, though he claims to have been cleared of the charges. Senators, including Roger Wicker and Joni Ernst, are considering the implications of these allegations and Hegseth's stance on military policies as they prepare for his confirmation hearings.