By Troy Anderson and the Team. Pete Hegseth Faces Fierce Senate Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Defense Amid Spiritual and National ChallengesPete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, endured a contentious and emotionally charged confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee. The hearing brought to light the sharp divisions in Washington and underscored the immense challenges facing both Hegseth and the Department of Defense as America navigates perilous times.