The bureau did not interview an ex-wife of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary before the findings on his background check were presented to senators.

Senate Armed Services Committee Democrats are fuming as Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s controversial pick to lead the Pentagon, is set to head back to Capitol Hill on Tuesday for his confirmation hearing before the panel.

Richard Blumenthal accused Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary nominee, of not making himself available to meet with senators before his confirmation hearing.