WASHINGTON — Some Republicans are trying to slow the rush to appoint President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks — particularly "Fox & Friends Weekend" host Pete Hegseth. Last week, Trump nominated Hegseth to serve as his Secretary of Defense. Speaking to Raw Story on Monday evening, Sen. Joni Erns...

Some Republicans are trying to slow the rush to appoint President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks — particularly “Fox & Friends Weekend” host Pete Hegseth. Last week, Trump nominated Hegseth to serve as his Secretary of Defense.

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    While Ernst urges proper vetting, CNN reported last week that Trump’s transition team isn’t using the FBI to do background checks on the appointees, saying they believe that would take too long. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) called Hegseth a “good guy,” noting, “I know him well.”

    “Did you ever know about the past sexual assault accusation?” Raw Story asked.

    “Come on now,” Tuberville complained. “Come on now.”

    Perfect summary of the vetting process.