A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 16, 2025, Section D, Page 4 of the New York edition with the headline: Pete Hegseth Dresses for the Cabinet Post He Wants.

Senate Democrat Dresses Down Hegseth in Blistering Opening Statement: ‘You Lack the Character, Composure, and Confidence’ to Serve Isaac Schorr Jan 14th, 2025, 10:20 am ...