Trump aides say Pete Hegseth still has a chance to be confirmed as defense head

Hegseth's nomination team reportedly says that they haven't yet hit three no' votes despite slew of allegations

Donald Trump's aides working on Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary have told the Trump transition team they haven't yet counted three Republican senators as being categorically opposed to his confirmation, according to two people familiar with the matter.

The president-elect's pick to lead the Pentagon returned to Capitol Hill to meet with senators in an effort to shore up faltering support over allegations that he committed sexual assault, drank to excess, sexually pursued female subordinates and was ousted from two non-profits.