The news of the payment amount comes the same day the Senate advanced Hegseth’s nomination along a party-line vote.

Unredacted affidavit contains previously unreported allegation about Pete Hegseth's behavior toward second wife Hegseth has denied all allegations in the affidavit, which was written by his former sister-in-law.

Readers say he lacks the qualifications and integrity to be defense secretary. Also: Heroism amid the tragedy in L.A.; alone in an empty church.

Pete Hegseth vows to bring ‘warrior culture’ if confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump’s Defense secretary pick.

Here’s the latest for Tuesday, January 14th: More firefighters and aircraft arrive in Los Angeles area. New fire breaks out northwest of L.A.; Israel and Hamas said to be closing in on ceasefire deal; Senate confirmation hearings Tuesday for Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary.

Strong winds could cause “explosive” growth in the Los Angeles fires. Pete Hegseth will face senators in a high-stakes confirmation hearing today. A Gaza ceasefire deal may be in reach, officials say.

Hegseth is set to begin confirmation hearings on Capitol Hill. In his opening statement obtained by NBC News, he leans into his outside perspective. “It’s time to give someone with dust on his boots the helm,” he is expected to say. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for "TODAY."

Hamas accepts draft ceasefire deal; Senators question Pete Hegseth in confirmation hearing; Southern California faces new wildfire warnings; Princess of Wales says her cancer is in remission.

Plus: Schools are trying to get ahead of Donald Trump's plans for undocumented students. | Increased containment to two major fires in S. California.