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.

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 ...

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 ...

The new Republican majorities in the House and Senate plan to move border legislation and cabinet confirmations first, with tax bills coming later this year.

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