Senate Confirmation Hearings Begin, Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Nomination | EWTN News Nightly

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On Capitol Hill, there are some busy days ahead for several Senate committees. Starting tomorrow, confirmation hearings will kick off for more than a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees. Confirmation week kicks off with Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The former Fox News host has been dogged by allegations of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement of non-profits. He's denied all charges and has spent several weeks visiting senators. Armed Services Committee member, Senator Tommy Tuberville says he stands behind the nomination, but Committee Democrats are making clear the serious allegations and lack of experience disqualify Hegseth from the top defense job. Other high-profile nominees including Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary will also face lawmakers, but Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says his background checks aren't done and is questioning what the rush is. Capitol Hill Correspondent Erik Rosales reports. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf