Live updates: Pete Hegseth faces the Senate Armed Services Committee

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's nominees kick off on Tuesday with Pete Hegseth appearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Hegseth, Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, had a rocky rollout as allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive drinking and financial mismanagement emerged — all of which the former Fox News host denies.

He has appeared to right the ship in recent weeks, as Trump and his allies went on offense and Hegseth himself sought to reassure Republican senators.