Hegseth tries to salvage Cabinet nomination as misconduct allegations pile up

Pete Hegseth will sit for a series of high-stakes meetings at the Capitol on Wednesday as he attempts to resuscitate his flagging nomination for President-elect Donald Trump‘s defense secretary.

Hegseth is vowing not to withdraw his name as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct and drunken behavior at work, each of which he denied. He will meet with at least three senators critical in the confirmation process Wednesday, including incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD).