Many Republicans on the committee, including Tuberville, praised Hegseth and largely ignored questions about his character or experience.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. listens at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be Defense secretary, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) AP

Senator Tommy Tuberville is so excited for Donald Trump to keep chasing the Panama Canal that he’s now imagining his own fantastical version of events where the U.S. uses the waterway to wage war on China.

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville unveiled his updated senior staff last week and vowed to “go on the offense” this year in support of President-elect Donald Trump.

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump's choice to head up the Pentagon, faced a Senate confirmation grilling from the Armed Services Committee.