Pete Hegseth, President Trump's pick for defense secretary, is facing new allegations of alcohol abuse and misconduct as the Senate prepares to vote on his confirmation.

Deirdre Walsh is a congressional correspondent for NPR's Washington Desk. Before joining NPR in 2018, Walsh worked as a senior congressional producer at CNN. In her nearly 18-year career there ...

Pete Hegseth appeared before a Senate Committee for a public hearing on his nomination to be the next Secretary of Defense.

NPR congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh sat down with them together, and she joins me now to talk about their conversation. Deirdre, it's great to have you with us. DEIRDRE WALSH ...

And that is what we will champion in the 119th Congress. DEGGANS: NPR congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh was at the Capitol for opening day and joins us now. Good morning. DEIRDRE WALSH, BYLINE ...