The Latest: Nomination Process For Trump Cabinet Picks Begins In Front Of Senate Committees

After the initial crush of personnel announcements for President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration, the nominations process will officially begin. Many of the nominees have met with senators individually. Now, they will go before the committees overseeing the agencies that Trump wants them to run.

Here's the latest:

A former senator asks to give Hegseth a chance despite his past indiscretions

Hegseth "has struggled and overcome great personal challenges. Please don't focus on the cynical notion that people can't change," said Norm Coleman, a former Republican U.S. Senator from Minnesota.

In the audience during the hearing