Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees go under the microscope in a frenzied week on Capitol Hill starting Tuesday, as US senators hold confirmation hearings that could make or break their political careers. Thirteen nominees will be grilled before 11 committees, and while many will sail through, others face controversies ranging from alleged sexual assault and heavy drinking to their relationships with dictators and vaccine skepticism. One of the first on the docket will be one of the most controversial, Pete Hegseth, the former Army National Guard officer and ex-Fox News host nominated for secretary of defense.
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Trump's controversial pick for defence secretary faces crucial US Senate hearing
