Trump cabinet pick Pete Hegseth gains ground

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00:00Pete Hegseth's nomination for defense secretary seems to be on much firmer footing now as a number of Trump nominees

00:06flood the zone here on Capitol Hill.

00:09We're psyched to be back on Capitol Hill.

00:12A return engagement for Pete Hegseth yesterday, and he'll be back here today.

00:16But one Republican skeptic he met with may now be on board.

00:20It was very positive, and I appreciate that he respects the process.

00:25Iowa Senator Joni Ernst isn't quite saying she's a firm yes for Hegseth,

00:29who's been pushing back against accusations of sexual misconduct and poor management skills.

00:34But she appears to be open to his nomination now.

00:37It does not mean it's, you know, a done deal by any chance.

00:40I think his moment, his hearing is going to be extremely important.

00:44But I think if you're him, you're feeling really good.

00:46It's great to be here to meet with some of my former colleagues.

00:49Former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard is also facing some resistance in her selection as director of national intelligence.

00:56Her controversial views on Syria among the concerns.

00:59South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will also be making the rounds today as Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

01:06Republicans will have the numbers in the Senate to potentially confirm anyone next year, but the margins will be very tight.

01:13Still, one GOP senator is predicting success across the board, despite likely Democratic opposition.

01:19I expect a Republican Senate is going to confirm all of a Republican president-elect's nominees.

01:25But some may have more work to do than others, including Kash Patel as FBI director,

01:30and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head up the Department of Health and Human Services.

01:35In Washington, Doug Gluzeder, Fox News.