Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, underwent a grilling by lawmakers on Tuesday, Jan. 14, in a confirmation hearing sharply divided along partisan lines.

With less than a week to go until his inauguration, Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees are facing questioning by members of Congress. Hegseth and the other nominees require Senate approval.

Hegseth is a decorated army veteran and former Fox news host who has swatted away criticisms over his alleged personal misconduct. Benji Hyer reports.