Pete Hegseth will try to convince members of the Senate Armed Services Committee he should be the next secretary of defense. It comes after weeks of meetings with lawmakers who peppered Hegseth with questions about his character and his views on a range of military issues. As an author of several books and a former Fox News Channel host, Hegseth has been forced to defend himself against a long record of his own public comments. Hegseth’s wide-ranging opinions could provide some insight into how he could approach the top Pentagon job if confirmed. At times, Hegseth says he’s been misconstrued. Other times, Hegseth has tried to soften his previously stated views on contentious topics.