At the time we publish this episode, Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's pick to run the Pentagon, is struggling to hold onto his nomination.

There's an ever growing list of accusations of sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse and financial misconduct.

The former Fox and Friends weekend host has spent Wednesday meeting with Senators and doing interviews trying to control the damage.

Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense hangs in the balance...will he survive?

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