As the Senate approaches its final confirmation of Pete Hegseth to be defense secretary, Democrats are continuing to raise their concerns about his character and fitness to lead the nation's largest department.

Senate Republicans have appeared largely unmoved by the allegations of misconduct that have clouded Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary.

The Senate moved to hold a vote on whether to confirm Pete Hegseth as secretary of defence. The decision was close—two Republicans joined all of the Democrats in voting against moving the confirmation procedure to its final stage.