The Senate Armed Services Committee reportedlyonly receivedHegseths FBI background check late Friday.

Or any information related to an FBI background check.

We have only received his questionnaire.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago Club on January 7, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at his Mar-a-Lago Club on January 7, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.Scott Olson/Getty Images

Having a hearing without this material is a breach of longstanding protocol.

The responsibility lies with Republicans who are trying to force nominees through regardless of proper vetting.