GOP senators optimistic on Hegseth’s confirmation after meetings

Republicans senators projected optimism Thursday that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's controversial pick to be the next Pentagon chief, will ultimately be confirmed, despite a 2017 sexual assault allegation against him. Hegseth visited the Capitol alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance in a bid to help his confirmation process, meeting with Republican Sens. John Barrasso (Wyo.), Marsha...