Trump's defense secretary nominee faces uncertainty after vetting issues

Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, faces uncertainty after a transition team member acknowledged a "vetting failure." Allegations of past sexual misconduct have emerged, surprising the team, which had opted for private vetting instead of traditional FBI checks. Hegseth has denied the allegations, which involve an incident from 2017 in Monterey, California. The local police investigated but did not file charges. His lawyer stated that no evidence was found during the investigation. Concerns have been raised about Hegseth's qualifications for the role, as he lacks experience in defense policy and managing large organizations. The Trump campaign has not yet commented on the situation.