The incoming president's pick to lead the Defense Department made $4.6 million as host at the cable news network over two years.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of Defense, sat for a brutal four-hour confirmation hearing that was absolutely unhinged TV.

Former Fox TV host and Army major Pete Hegseth is testifying before a Senate panel that could advance his nomination to become America’s 29th Pentagon chief. The packed hearing began at 9:30 a.m. ET, and is livestreaming via the Senate Armed Services Committee, here .

Pete Hegseth has been working in the public eye for several years. As a previous on-air Fox News co-host, the Minnesota native is a published author, a father, a husband and a vocal conservative.