Hegseth's Heated Hearing

Amid fierce pushback in his confirmation hearing, Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, was thrown a lifeline from a key senator. Meanwhile, we explore how the president-elect's loyalist pick for attorney general will shape his justice department. Plus, a bill banning transgender athletes in women's and girls sports passes in the House. Where will it go in the Senate? And officials issue a dire warning as another round of fierce winds hits Southern California and firefighters battle to control deadly wildfires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices