Republicans said it will be critical for Pete Hegseth, the sometimes combative former Fox News host, to remain composed under questioning. “You’re going to get hammered,” said Sen.

Pete Hegseth drilled for hours last week in a mock hearing room with Republican senators playing Democrats, preparing for what is expected to be a contentious confirmation hearing for the defense ...

The Senate Armed Services panel has 14 Republicans and 13 Democrats, so Hegseth can only lose a single Republican, if all Democrats oppose him, for the nomination to be voted favorably out of ...