The ex-veteran and former Fox News host is facing questions about alleged misconduct, sexual assault and claims of excessive drinking - he has denied any wrongdoing.
Donald Trump's choice for US defence secretary has been accused of lacking the competence for the job, during a much-disrupted Senate confirmation hearing. Senators are determining whether Pete Hegseth, a former combat veteran and TV news show host, is fit to lead the US military as Mr Trump's choice for defence secretary.
' Mr Hegseth's opening statement was interrupted by three protesters, all of whom were arrested. One could be heard calling Hegseth a 'Christian zionist', moments later another person began shouting about 'bombing babies in Gaza'. When Mr Hegseth addressed the committee he spoke about why he thought president-elect Donald Trump chose him for the position. He said: 'The primary charge he gave me was to bring the warrior culture back to the department of defence.
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