MarcoRubio, Trump’s secretary of state pick, will have a confirmation hearing

US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as Defence Secretary, former Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth, had told Megyn Kelly on her podcast in December that he’d forgo all alcohol if he’s confirmed to the post. However, Hegseth’s hearing on Tuesday is expected to be “tough but respectful, candid but fair”, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said.