Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes
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US: House Republicans block bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The vote came as Republicans grapple with the fallout from sweeping midterm losses that some in the party have blamed on the war in Iran and the resulting surge in gas prices. But after President Donald Trump signaled strong support for Hegseth, GOP lawmakers largely stood by...
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House GOP blocks Hegseth impeachment measure introduced by Massie
Every House Republican except Rep. Thomas Massie voted against a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth amid accusations that he knowingly executed unlawful orders tied to the war with Iran. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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Live updates: Pete Hegseth defends record after Republican begins impeachment effort - BBC
Live updates: Pete Hegseth defends record after Republican begins impeachment effort BBC Impeachment Live Updates: House Reads Accusations Against Pete Hegseth The New York Times US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Hegseth, for now BBC House Republicans block...
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US House of Representatives Republicans derail attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The chamber voted 211 to 204 in favor of a motion to refer the impeachment charges to the Republican-led House Judiciary Committee, effectively stopping the effort to impeach Hegseth.
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House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
The House on Tuesday turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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House Republicans block effort to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth
Trump ally, accused of an array of illegal acts, had earlier condemned impeachment push as ‘a farce and a stunt’ House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, rejecting allegations that the defense secretary had repeatedly violated the constitution...
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House Takes Crucial Vote on Impeaching Pentagon Pete
Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Republicans have blocked an impeachment vote against embattled Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. The vote, which was the first attempt by House members to impeach a member of Trump’s Cabinet as Democrats prepare to retake the majority and set their sights...
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Trump unloads on Thomas Massie after Hegseth impeachment fails: ‘A major loser’
President Donald Trump attacked Democrats and Republican Rep. Thomas Massie after the House derailed the Kentucky Republican’s effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. "The Democrats’ attempt to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has miserably FAILED!” Trump wrote...
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House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
House Republicans managed to short circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
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US House blocks impeachment push against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
US House blocks impeachment push against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
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Trump White House unites behind Pete Hegseth as War Secretary dodges articles of impeachment
President Trump and the White House posse stood by War Secretary Pete Hegseth as he faced the threat of impeachment.
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House votes to kill Hegseth impeachment measure
The House on Tuesday voted to block a resolution targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for impeachment. CBS News' Taurean Small and Nancy Cordes report.
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The Evening: House Republicans Shelve Hegseth Impeachment
Plus, worrisome inflation numbers. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
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U.S. House blocks path to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
Hegseth would have been the first U.S. defense secretary to be impeached.
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US House Rejects Effort To Impeach Defence Chief Pete Hegseth
Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, handing President Donald Trump a victory days after his party's crushing midterm election defeat.
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House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
The vote may only delay an impeachment push against Hegseth, with Democrats set to take control of the House and Senate in January.
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Pete Hegseth avoids impeachment vote despite growing GOP frustration - USA Today
Pete Hegseth avoids impeachment vote despite growing GOP frustration USA Today
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Sad Trombone for Thomas Massie As Pete Hegseth Impeachment Effort Gets Shut Down
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Pete Hegseth narrowly dodges impeachment as flurry of absences stalls showdown
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth escaped a House impeachment push Tuesday after Democratic absences let Republicans bury it in committee. The House voted 211-204 to refer the resolution to the Judiciary Committee, a procedural move that effectively kills it, reporter Jamie...
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Thomas Massie's Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth Is Derailed
Thomas Massie and Pete Hegseth
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Hegseth impeachment dead… for now: House Republicans unite to block Massie’s efforts
House Republicans successfully blocked Rep. Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday evening. The House of Representatives voted 211-204 in favor of sending the articles to committee, effectively ending the impeachment battle – for now....
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House GOP leaders block Massie's Hegseth impeachment push
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced a privileged resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, meaning it had to be considered by the full House.
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House Republicans quash effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
The House on Tuesday turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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House shelves Hegseth impeachment resolution -- but Massie's push likely won't be the last
The Republican-controlled House voted to sideline an impeachment resolution against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday.
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House Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment, but Democrats Could Revive Effort in January
The House voted 211-204 to defeat a resolution brought by Rep. Thomas Massie
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US House votes to derail impeachment of Defense Secretary Hegseth - Reuters
US House votes to derail impeachment of Defense Secretary Hegseth Reuters
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House Blocks Effort To Impeach Secretary Of Defense Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary and former Fox News host, appears to have survived an effort to impeach him. The House voted 211 to 204 to refer the impeachment resolution, essentially preventing it from coming to the floor. Absences impacted the ultimate...
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Republicans Turn Back Effort to Impeach Hegseth
The G.O.P. banded together to shelve impeachment articles against the defense secretary, sparing him from a damaging rebuke and potential ouster.
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GOP House rejects Hegseth impeachment effort
House Republicans voted Tuesday evening to block an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , shielding a top Trump administration official from a politically embarrassing rebuke. Why it matters: The vote marks a victory for Hegseth, the Trump administration and...
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House blocks Massie's effort to impeach Hegseth
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie said Monday he would not bring up another resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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House GOP shelves Pete Hegseth impeachment articles
House Republicans on Tuesday shelved a measure spearheaded by outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) that would have led to a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In a dramatic and tight 211-204 vote, the House voted to refer the resolution to committee, a move...
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Republican-led House rejects Hegseth impeachment effort - NBC News
Republican-led House rejects Hegseth impeachment effort NBC News House blocks Massie's effort to impeach Hegseth, voting to kill resolution CBS News The Evening: House Republicans Shelve Hegseth Impeachment The New York Times Hegseth has a Senate Republican problem Politico...
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Republican-led House rejects Hegseth impeachment effort
The Republican-led House rejected a push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over how he has carried out the war in Iran and other military hostilities.
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Hegseth faces key House vote on impeachment | LIVE
Hegseth framed the effort as being directed at U.S. service members.
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What to know as House prepares for impeachment vote against Hegseth
The House is preparing to vote Tuesday on impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Major Garrett, Charlie D'Agata, Taurean Small and Nancy Cordes have more.
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US House begins vote on motion to advance impeachment of Pete Hegseth
Defence Secretary has been accused of spearheading war on Iran without required congressional approval.
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Hegseth’s “maximum lethality” comes back to haunt him
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. In a matter of days, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could join a very exclusive club: Only two other Cabinet members have...
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Pete Hegseth Bet on the Wrong Side of History
One way or another, it looks like the secretary of defense is a goner.
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Snarky Jake Tapper Thinks Maybe Pete Hegseth Should Read the Articles of Impeachment Against Him
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11/10: The Takeout with Major Garrett
The House votes on an impeachment measure against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; Republicans elect new congressional leaders.
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Kelly: Hegseth Has Been a Disaster, He 'Botched this War in Iran'
Tuesday on CNN’s “Inside Politics,” Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth “has been a disaster” adding “he botched this war in Iran.” Kelly said, “Pete Hegseth has been a disaster as secretary of defense. He has botched this war in Iran. A war we should...
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Pramila Jayapal: 'Pete Hegseth Is a War Criminal'
Tuesday on CNN’s “The Situation Room,” Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is a “war criminal.” Jayapal said, “This is not about policy disagreements. I sit on the Judiciary Committee, and I can tell you that the Constitution was designed to give...
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Hegseth labels impeachment push a policy dispute, but do lawmakers' allegations rise to high crimes?
Pete Hegseth calls eight impeachment articles mere "policy disagreements" as Rep. Thomas Massie alleges war powers violations and unlawful strikes.
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Trump gives Pete Hegseth an A-plus amid Massie impeachment efforts - USA Today
Trump gives Pete Hegseth an A-plus amid Massie impeachment efforts USA Today
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Jared Golden hasn’t decided how he’ll vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment
Golden said he will judge each of the eight charges on its own merits as the House takes a procedural vote Tuesday evening.
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Hegseth defiant as efforts to impeach him gains ground
Besides charges related to the war in Iran, the articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth also include charges of extrajudicial killings in strikes on suspected drug traffickers
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Tillis ‘leaning toward’ impeaching Hegseth if articles reach Senate
Outgoing Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Tuesday he’s prepared to vote to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should the House pass an impeachment resolution against the Pentagon chief this week, setting up the Senate for a full trial. “If it comes over, if there’s a vote, I’m...
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Rep. Jonathan Jackson Says Pete Hegseth Impeachment Can't Wait
Representative Jonathan Jackson says he knows Democrats might benefit from waiting until the new Congress is sworn in before impeaching Pete Hegseth ... but they simply can't wait anymore. Charlie caught up with the Illinois congressman on Tuesday…
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What to know about the Republican-led effort to impeach Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be on track to become just the third Cabinet member in history to be impeached, after Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against him on Monday. Some articles of impeachment, which accuse Hegseth of high...
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Ernst asks if Hegseth ‘being truthful in the way the war is going’
Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) questioned on Tuesday whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is “being truthful” in sharing how the war against Iran is going as Vice President Vance has pointed to the conflict in the Middle East as being the culprit for Republican losses in the...
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Massie open to flexibility on impeachment articles as Hegseth critics diverge on specifics
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) signaled Tuesday that he is open to requesting a separate House vote on each of his eight articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth after a key critic of the Pentagon chief split on support for the articles. Massie’s impeachment...
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In the Hegseth impeachment effort, Democrats meet Republicans with retribution of their own
Will a party flushed with its midterm majority victory overreach?
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House nears test vote on impeaching Hegseth as he decries 'political spectacle'
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House is set to vote Tuesday on whether to advance an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who has accused lawmakers of undermining American troops in war zones by targeting him over mere “policy disagreements." The procedural vote will...
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On the Defense: Takeaways from Hegseth’s Remarks on Articles of Impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth broke a monthslong drought of press briefings to defend his record in office.
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Admiral fired by Hegseth now backs his impeachment as incoming House member
Nancy Lacore, a former three-star Navy admiral whom Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired last year, is joining the wave of lawmakers — both newly-elected and sitting — pushing for the Pentagon chief’s impeachment after winning South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District last...
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Hegseth impeachment battle
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is dismissing the impeachment efforts being made against him as a stunt.
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This Is a New Way of Doing Impeachment. The Framers Would Have Loved It.
If Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth does not resign in the next few days or weeks, he will almost surely be impeached by the House of Representatives.
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Pete Hegseth Says Trump Ordered All Military Operations as He Denounces Impeachment Effort as 'Sabotage'
Pete Hegseth says Trump ordered military operations and calls impeachment 'sabotage' as eight articles challenge his conduct in Iran and elsewhere.
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Hegseth lays it on thick for Trump to shave off fallout from Iran war
Defense secretary calls impeachment effort a ‘farce’ and praises president in press conference for audience of one There was no talk of “weirdos or beardos” – two among several categories whom Pete Hegseth has made it known are unwelcome in the US armed forces under his...
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The Pete Hegseth Impeachment Just Got Even More Heated
On this full episode of LARRY, we dive into Pete Hegseth firing back at the impeachment push against him, Hegseth blasting the effort as a “farce” driven by ego and resentment, his defense of the military operations at the center of the articles, the glaring question of where...
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The Pete Hegseth Impeachment Just Got Even More Heated
On this full episode of LARRY, we dive into Pete Hegseth firing back at the impeachment push against him, Hegseth blasting the effort as a “farce” driven by ego and resentment, his defense of the military operations at the center of the articles, the glaring question of where...
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‘Scared little bunny’: Hegseth’s chilling press warning has ex-CNN reporter raising alarms
A veteran Pentagon reporter tore into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday after a security agent warned journalists they could be physically removed from his press conference. Barbara Starr, who covered the Pentagon and national security for CNN for more than two...
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Franklin Graham on Pete Hegseth Attacks: 'I Don’t know Why Republicans Eat Each Other'
Christian evangelist Franklin Graham defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a post late Monday, revealing the real reason he believes Hegseth is being targeted so vehemently.
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Hegseth Impeachment Push: Massie Forces Congress Vote
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls a Republican-led impeachment effort a political "farce" as Congress votes.
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MAGA Ally Sounds Death Knell for Pentagon Pete
Reuters Even a top Republican senator thinks Pete Hegseth’s time in the Trump administration is up. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, 55, predicted that the ever-embattled defense secretary, 46, will soon be driven out of the administration—whether through impeachment, resignation, or...
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Pete Hegseth hits out at impeachment motion
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth labels Thomas Massie's attempt to impeach him as a 'farce' produced by a 'disgruntled and defeated' congressman
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Explainer: How would impeaching Pentagon chief Hegseth work? - Reuters
Explainer: How would impeaching Pentagon chief Hegseth work? Reuters
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Debunking Pete Hegseth’s Bullshit Impeachment Defense
Fighting for his job before an impeachment vote, the flailing war secretary claimed “victory” in Iran. We checked his claims.
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Impeachment Articles Highlight Pete Hegseth's 'Extrajudicial Killings' and His Assault on Free Speech
Senator Mark Kelly, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and a suspected drug boat
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Breaking down Hegseth's rebuke of impeachment calls
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters Tuesday, sharply dismissing Rep. Thomas Massie's articles of impeachment against him. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
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Read: Massie unveils 8 impeachment articles against Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, escalating his push to oust the Pentagon chief.
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Hegseth Overhauls Military Education To Forge Warriors, Not Bureaucrats
Hegseth Overhauls Military Education To Forge Warriors, Not Bureaucrats Authored by Catherine Salgado via PJ Media , Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is not going to bend to the Democrats or weak-kneed appeasers. He is still aggressively implementing his America First agenda. On...
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Democrats rally behind GOP lawmaker's Hegseth impeachment push, signal more to come in January
Democrats rallied behind Rep. Thomas Massie's eight-count impeachment resolution against Pete Hegseth, citing the Iran war and Nicolás Maduro's capture.
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Massie Is Giving Over 300 Civilian War Dead a Voice In Hegseth's Impeachment
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'This isn't about Iran': JD Vance defends Pete Hegseth against impeachment push, calls effort ‘absurd’
Pete Hegseth dismissed Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment effort as a politically motivated distraction that could send the wrong signal to US adversaries.
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Hegseth ties impeachment efforts against him to attacks on Trump and troops
War Secretary Pete Hegseth spent his first press conference since the House began considering articles of impeachment tying its efforts to remove him from his position to attacks on the president and the troops he oversees. Hegseth declared that the impeachment effort led by...
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How would impeaching Pentagon chief Hegseth work?
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth could face a House impeachment vote over alleged abuse of power, including the decision to go to war with Iran without congressional approval. The explainer looks at the impeachment process, the hurdles to Senate conviction, the political...
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JD Vance Defends Pete Hegseth over Calls for Removal: 'Impeachment Has Become a Ridiculous Show'
Vice President JD Vance defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as he is facing impeachment efforts from Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), stating that "impeachment has become a ridiculous show that stands in for actual policymaking."
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PETA, veterans push Hegseth to end decompression tests on animals
PETA and a group of veterans are pushing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to end decompression testing on animals in favor of modern testing instead. “Our Navy should be using the best science available, not wasting millions of dollars squeezing the life out of animals in...
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Why Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment
A Republican lawmaker is forcing a vote on impeaching the defense secretary based on these eight charges.
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Hegseth says impeachment ‘not about me’:
Presented by American Meat Producers Association {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Did you sleep (or commute) your way through Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s 8 a.m. EST press conference? We’ll fill you in, don’t worry. In today’s issue: House vote on Hegseth impeachment Senate GOP...
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Vance denounces Hegseth impeachment push: ‘This isn’t about Iran’
Vice President Vance on Tuesday condemned the impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying lawmakers are actually mad at Hegseth for taking on Pentagon bureaucracy, not the Iran war. “Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes? The question is absurd and...
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Pete Hegseth's Security Threatens to 'Physically Remove' Reporters at First Press Briefing in Six Months
Journalists were warned they could be physically removed from Pete Hegseth's Pentagon briefing if they failed to maintain professionalism, prompting questions about press restrictions.
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Vance backs Hegseth as Congress prepares historic impeachment: ‘This isn’t about Iran’
Vice President JD Vance has sprung to War Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s defense after outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced articles of impeachment against the former Fox News personality this week. “Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes? The question is absurd and...
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What to know about impeachment amid effort to oust US defense secretary Pete Hegseth
Hegseth is facing a Republican-led impeachment effort accusing him of violating federal law and the constitution Hegseth calls Republican’s bid to impeach him a ‘stunt’ by critics of Trump Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, is facing an impeachment effort in the US House...
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Vance says Hegseth impeachment vote "isn't about Iran"
Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said that the vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "isn't about Iran," but rather his willingness to take on challenges at the Pentagon. Why it matters: It's the latest instance of the Trump administration backing the embattled...
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When have Cabinet members been impeached in US history?
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s pending impeachment would make him the third U.S. Cabinet official to be impeached in the nation’s history, though the distance between the first and second was nearly 150 years. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) filed articles of impeachment against...
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Rachel Maddow Predicts Top Trump Goon Target After Hegseth
Comedy Central/screengrab Pete Hegseth ’s impeachment is only the beginning, Rachel Maddow predicts. The Secretary of War, 46, faces a House impeachment vote this week, an initiative led by outgoing Republican congressman Thomas Massie . Massie’s articles of impeachment...
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Wooing Trump and needling Vance, Hegseth eyes 2028
Defending himself against Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) impeachment effort on Tuesday, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth cast himself as a devoted servant of President Donald Trump. In a press conference at the Pentagon, his first since May, Hegseth also underlined his interest in...
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Embattled Pentagon chief slams impeachment ‘farce’
The articles accuse Pete Hegseth of misconduct over Iran, Yemen and boat strikes.
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US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, November 10, called an effort to impeach him over abuse of power in the Iran war a farce and sabotage that plays into the hands of adversaries. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert has more.
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Who exactly is Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief facing an impeachment bid?
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday dismissed the impeachment effort against him as "a political spectacle". He made the comments a day after Republican Thomas Massie launched a bid to impeach him over his handling of the unpopular war in Iran and other actions. But...
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Bacon plans to vote ‘no’ on Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said he plans to vote against adopting articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ahead of the Tuesday afternoon vote in the House. The Nebraska Republican, who did not seek reelection in 2026, said he has his own problems with...
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Why is Hegseth facing impeachment? Inside the 8 articles
The impeachment resolution focuses on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in some of the most controversial episodes of President Trump's second term.
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"We Didn't Start Iran War": Pete Hegseth's Defence Amid Impeachment Threat - NDTV
"We Didn't Start Iran War": Pete Hegseth's Defence Amid Impeachment Threat NDTV Analysis: Hegseth fights for his political life with appeal to Trump BBC ‘Either he will resign or Trump will fire him’: Texas Republican Senator Ted Cruz warns Hegseth as impeachment pressure...
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REPLAY: Pentagon chief Hegseth holds news briefing amid impeachment push
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday called moves to impeach him over abuse of power in the Iran war a "farce" that would fail. Hegseth made the comment at a news conference – his first since May – a day after US Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky...
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Pentagon chief Hegseth calls impeachment effort 'a farce'
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday called moves to impeach him over abuse of power in the Iran war a farce that would fail.
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‘It’s a farce’: Hegseth slams impeachment effort
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed a move to impeach him by a Republican lawmaker as a “farce” and a political “stunt” on Tuesday. It came a day after outgoing US Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth over his handling...
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Read: Massie unveils 8 impeachment articles against Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, escalating his push to oust the Pentagon chief. The resolution accuses Hegseth of abusing his authority, including waging war against Iran without congressional...
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Trump gives Hegseth an A+
President Trump gives Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth an “A” plus for his work at the Pentagon following outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introducing eight articles of impeachment against him. “Pete Hegseth gets an ‘A’ PLUS, PLUS, PLUS for his defense against a disgruntled,...
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Pete Hegseth: Massie's Impeachment Effort Is a 'Political Spectacle,' 'Farce'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth defended his actions from Rep. Thomas Massie's (R-KY) impeachment effort in a press conference Tuesday morning.
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GOP senator ‘went off on Hegseth’ and leaves door open to Senate trial: report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s odds of facing an impeachment trial in the Senate increased Tuesday after a GOP senator and frequent ally of President Donald Trump “went off” on the embattled Pentagon chief, Punchbowl News’ Andrew Desiderio reported . Hegseth faces eight...
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Mike Johnson blasts Massie’s ‘shameful’ push to oust Hegseth
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday criticized Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The House is set to hold a procedural vote Tuesday evening on the eight articles of impeachment the Kentucky lawmaker introduced the previous...
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Hegseth calls impeachment bid a ‘farce’ as he defends Iran war
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth called an impeachment bill against him a “farce” on Tuesday, defending the ongoing war in Iran and the air strikes against drug traffickers as “lawful operation”. Speaking at the first press conference in more than 180 days, Hegseth...
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Hegseth argues against Massie's impeachment, claims all his military actions were legal
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth held a briefing at the Pentagon, where he laid out his argument against an effort to impeach him on Capitol Hill. Hegseth claimed all of his military operations have been legal and backed President Trump's decisions in Venezuela, the Western...
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Trump praises Hegseth with 'A Plus Plus Plus grade' as Pentagon chief faces impeachment calls
US President Donald Trump made an unusual remark while praising Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, while also taking aim at a Republican lawmaker.
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‘Crazy town’: Reporters rattled as Pentagon guards threaten to remove them physically
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced backlash after his security clashed with reporters, threatening to physically remove them from his first Pentagon briefing in six months if they “do something silly.” A security agent delivered the warning Tuesday morning before Hegseth...
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The Impeachment Charges Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Explained
The charges accuse the defense secretary of illegally starting the war with Iran, directing extrajudicial killings and ignoring laws meant to minimize civilian casualties.
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House set to vote on Pete Hegseth impeachment resolution today, says Thomas Massie
Congressman Thomas Massie says the House will first consider a motion to stop the impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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What are the impeachment articles facing Pete Hegseth? - Reuters
What are the impeachment articles facing Pete Hegseth? Reuters
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Hegseth Lashes Out at Impeachment Push, Accuses Critics of “Sabotage”
Pete Hegseth, the self-styled secretary of war, is facing articles of impeachment introduced by a member of his own party—on allegations including violating the US Constitution and directing the military to carry out illegal actions that led to mass civilian death. But in a...
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Trump gives Pete Hegseth A+ in his defense against impeachment threats
President Trump on Tuesday applauded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's response to an amped up congressional push to impeach him.
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Hegseth defends his record, Iran war as impeachment vote looms
"Pete Hegseth should be praised, not impeached," Trump posted. "Congress, stand up for Pete!!!"
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Trump defends Hegseth amid impeachment push
President Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's record on Monday amid a push for his impeachment, led by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Hegseth on the defense during Pentagon briefing as possible impeachment looms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held his first Pentagon press briefing in six months as he faces heavy scrutiny and potential impeachment over the Iran war. CBS News' Eleanor Watson and Ed O'Keefe report.
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DAMN, SON: Pete Hegseth DOG-WALKS Lamest of Lame-Duck Reps Massie for Impeachment Articles (WATCH)
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Pete Hegseth vows to fight 'farce' impeachment push ahead of vote
The US Defense Secretary describes an attempt to impeach him as the "personal manifesto" of a "disgruntled" congressman, as members of Congress prepare for a possible vote in coming hours.
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Ted Cruz Says Pete Hegseth Is 'Very Likely' To Be Impeached Over Iran War
Pete Hegseth is “very likely” to be impeached over his handling of the Iran war, according to a senior Republican. Senator Ted Cruz said “the votes are there” to sanction the self-style Secretary of State for War. But Cruz said he believed Hegseth will either stand down...
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‘Cowering’: GOP insider’s scathing text about Hegseth’s presser revealed on Morning Joe
Following a tense Pentagon press conference where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed the articles of impeachment filed against him are an attack on the US troops, MS NOW’s Mika Brezinski read a text she received from a Republican who was disgusted. Immediately after...
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The leader of the Pentagon Pete Hegseth, who is subject to a removal procedure, denounces a "political setting"
Translated Le chef du Pentagone Pete Hegseth, visé par une procédure de destitution, dénonce une «mise en scène politique»
Le chef du Pentagone Pete Hegseth a qualifié mardi de «mise en scène politique» le lancement d’une procédure de destitution à son encontre.
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Trump Gives Hegseth 'A PLUS, PLUS, PLUS' Rating for Rebuttal of Potential Impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth went public Tuesday with his rebuttal of a rogue lawmaker now targeting him for potential impeachment in Congress over simple “policy disagreements” and not the characterized high crimes or offenses the nation’s founders intended as his opponent...
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Pete Hegseth Tell Critics They Will 'Fail Again' In Attempt to Impeach Him
Pete Hegseth is facing possible impeachment by Congress, but Trump's Secretary of War came out swinging Tuesday morning, saying his many detractors on the left are driven to remove him from office because of their massive egos and resentment.…
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Hegseth says ‘policy disagreements’ led to bipartisan impeachment push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dug in for a fight Tuesday against his potential impeachment in Congress, telling reporters that he's being targeted over “policy disagreements.”
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Hegseth on Vance’s criticism of the Iran war: ‘Politics is not really my thing’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a Tuesday morning press conference deflected Vice President Vance’s earlier criticism that the Iran war led to stunning Republican losses in the midterm elections, telling reporters he respects Vance “greatly” but was “not going to exchange...
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Pete Hegseth Plays Major Victim Card in Weird Speech on Impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed Tuesday that he was being threatened with impeachment for being too good at his job. Speaking at a press conference at the Pentagon, Hegseth began by denying any wrongdoing and claiming that the United States had actually won victories...
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The Latest: Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about ‘policy disagreements’
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.” Hegseth made the comments at a news conference at the Pentagon, just a day after Rep. Thomas Massie launched an...
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Hegseth ties impeachment defense to troops — and Trump
"This is not about me," the Pentagon chief told reporters on Tuesday, saying the effort is really aimed at the troops.
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‘Enjoy jail!’ Pete Hegseth’s combative impeachment defense draws Nuremberg comparison
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a Tuesday morning press conference to cast the House effort to impeach him as the latest chapter in Democrats’ campaign against President Donald Trump. The embattled Pentagon chief compared the push to Trump’s two impeachments, neither of...
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Hegseth defiant in first press briefing since Thomas Massie reintroduced articles of impeachment: ‘Political spectacle’
War Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply rebuked his critics in a press conference Tuesday morning as they pursue impeachment charges against him. “It’s a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. Time for one man’s final days in Congress, got to...
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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about 'policy disagreements,' not high crimes
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
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Pentagon chief Hegseth calls moves to impeach him a farce that will fail - The Hindu
Pentagon chief Hegseth calls moves to impeach him a farce that will fail The Hindu U.S. Republicans derail bid to impeach Hegseth The Hindu Hegseth impeachment measure vote begins in House CNBC Analysis: Hegseth fights for his political life with appeal to Trump BBC Iran war...
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Trump hands Hegseth a report card as his impeachment fate hangs in the balance
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at a rare Pentagon press conference Tuesday as the House neared action on his impeachment, and President Donald Trump gave the performance a glowing review. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who lost his May primary to a Trump-backed...
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Pete Hegseth Defends Tenure, Lavishes Praise On Trump & Calls Impeachment Threat “Sabotage” In Rare Pentagon Press Conference
Pete Hegseth held a rare press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday to address a looming impeachment threat but also to lavish praise on the person whose support he needs the most, President Donald Trump. The press conference lasted just 30 minutes, and he primarily called...
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Hegseth claims reps. are punishing him with impeachment for 'lawful military action' in Iran
This comes the day after Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth, which lawmakers are expected to vote on later this week.
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Facing Impeachment, Pete Hegseth Makes A "Punish Own Warriors" Remark
Pete Hegseth said that he is "proud to execute" operations in Iran
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Pete Hegseth decries impeachment push, defends Iran war handling
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth railed against the Republican congressman who introduced articles of impeachment against him.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says impeachment push is a ‘farce’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the effort to impeach him by an outgoing Republican congressman is nothing but a “political spectacle.”
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Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort as 'political spectacle'
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on the House floor Monday afternoon.
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Hegseth condemns impeachment effort against him, as House members push for vote
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is denouncing the impeachment effort against him as 'a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.'
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Pentagon Pete Stages Unhinged Meltdown Over Impeachment Bid
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Pete Hegseth has launched a furious defense of his Pentagon leadership as he faces an explosive impeachment threat over his handling of the Iran war and a series of alleged abuses of power. In a combative press conference, the former Fox &...
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Live: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls move to impeach him a 'farce'
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday called moves to impeach him over abuse of power in the Iran war a farce that would fail. The Pentagon chief slammed the move as a "political spectacle" by an outgoing congressional opponent of President Donald Trump.
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Pete Hegseth furiously hits back at Republican's effort to impeach him - 'Farce!'
The defence secretary has responded during a passionate press conference.
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‘Sabotage’: Pete Hegseth goes off at rare Pentagon presser as impeachment looms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tore into Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Tuesday, calling the Kentucky Republican’s push to impeach him “sabotage” and Massie a “disgruntled and defeated congressman.” “It’s a farce, and it’s a stunt, and everybody knows it,” Hegseth said at a...
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Pentagon Chief Hegseth calls US House impeachment effort a ‘farce’
Hegseth condemns impeachment resolution against him as 'sabotage', defending his actions and policy decisions.
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‘Stand by every operation’: US defense chief Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment move as ‘political spectacle’
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday dismissed the move to impeach him, calling it a "political spectacle".
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Pentagon Whistleblower Wes Bryant: Impeach Hegseth. He's a "Clear & Present Danger" to Democracy
The House of Representatives is moving toward a vote this week on whether to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Outgoing Republican Congressmember Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday. They include violating the...
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Trump urges Congress to 'stand up for Pete' as Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment
President Trump rallied behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday night, urging Congress to reject outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie's push to impeach him.
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Hegseth comes out swinging against Massie impeachment push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lambasted Rep. Thomas Massie 's (R-KY) push to oust him, likening the impeachment effort to Democrats' successful impeachments of President Trump . The big picture: As the possible first impeachment of a Cabinet secretary during the second Trump...
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Hegseth rips impeachment push from outgoing Republican as 'farce,' 'stunt'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth, facing a House impeachment effort, delivers remarks at the first Pengton news conference since May, having focused on the Iran conflict and CENTCOM Strait of Hormuz blockade.
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WATCH LIVE: Hegseth holds news conference as House impeachment vote looms
The briefing will be Secretary Hegseth's first since May even as the U.S. military has kept up intermittent operations against Iran as well as fatal strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in Latin America.
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Pentagon Retreats from Second U.K. Base Due to Alleged Threat from Iran, Trump Raises New Election Conspiracy Theory After Democrats Sweep Midterms, Schumer Faces Pressure to...
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What Trump Has Said About the Hegseth Impeachment Effort
The president has defended his defense secretary and called the impeachment drive the effort of “a stone cold loser.”
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Watch live: Hegseth holds Pentagon briefing amid impeachment push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak to reporters Tuesday morning, his first briefing in roughly six months, as he faces an impeachment threat over his handling of the Iran war and strikes on suspected drug boats near South America. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced...
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WATCH LIVE: Hegseth holds press conference regarding articles of impeachment
War Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold a press conference at the Pentagon Tuesday morning to address articles of impeachment introduced against him. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), introduced impeachment articles against Hegseth on Monday, citing what he said was the secretary’s...
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Live updates: Hegseth holds rare briefing to confront impeachment threat; GOP leadership races loom
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak to reporters Tuesday morning as he faces mounting impeachment pressure. The remarks, marking the first Pentagon press conference in about six months, come a day after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday unveiled eight articles of...
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Who's Pete Hegseth, the controversial Trump government defense secretary?
Translated ¿Quién es Pete Hegseth, el controvertido secretario de Defensa del gobierno de Trump?
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Pete set for first Pentagon news briefing since May...
Pete set for first Pentagon news briefing since May... (First column, 4th story, link ) Related stories: Hegseth faces impeachment as Republicans turn on him... Accused of Extrajudicial Killings...
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Pentagon Pete’s Own Staff Leak Brutal Verdict as Reckoning Looms
Evelyn Hockstein / Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters Some Pentagon staffers are excited at the prospect of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth losing his job, insiders say. Insiders told the Daily Mail there is a “giddy” mood around the Defense Department following the GOP’s midterm...
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Republican Rebel Makes Bold Prediction About Pentagon Pete’s Fate
JAM STA ROSA / via REUTERS Pete Hegseth’s days as secretary of defense are numbered , according to a Republican lawmaker. Hegseth has come under mounting pressure after the GOP suffered humiliating losses in the midterms, with the hugely unpopular Iran war chief among voters’...
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GOP nightmare gets worse with a Hegseth vote that could haunt them for years
House Republicans are still reeling from a midterm drubbing that cost them control of Congress, and now they are about to be forced into a vote many of them would rather skip – whether to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who lost his GOP...
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Trump Demands 'Stand Up for Pete' as Republican Accuses Hegseth of Being 'Very Effective' at Killing Children
Donald Trump defended Pete Hegseth after Republican Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment accusing the defence secretary of unlawful military action, largely tied to the Iran war.
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Trump defends Pentagon chief as Massie targets him: 'Hegseth should be praised, not impeached'
President Donald Trump is defending War Secretary Pete Hegseth as GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky targets the Pentagon chief for impeachment.
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US Hegseth faces Republican impeachment bid over abuse of power in Iran war
A Republican lawmaker moved on Monday to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting the stage for a potentially explosive vote in Congress, days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a crushing defeat in the midterms. Kentucky Congressman...
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Reporter’s Notebook: House leadership up for grabs as GOP reckons with devastating losses
Thomas Massie is reintroducing articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, and the math suggests House Republicans may not be able to stop it.
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Hegseth to hold Pentagon briefing amid impeachment effort
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is holding a rare Pentagon news briefing Tuesday morning, as lawmakers are expected to vote on his impeachment this week.
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Hegseth says bipartisan impeachment push is about 'policy disagreements,' not high crimes
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as “a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.”
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US Republican Thomas Massie launches bid to impeach Pete Hegseth
US Republican Thomas Massie moved Monday, November 9, to force a vote to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressing his fellow Republicans to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses blamed in part on fallout...
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Panicked Trump Loses It as Rebel Plots Embarrassing Blow
Umit Bektas / Umit Bektas/Reuters Donald Trump has launched a furious attack on outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie after the Kentucky Republican moved to force a vote on impeaching Pete Hegseth. In a Monday night Truth Social post, the 80-year-old president lashed out at “loser”...
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Rachel Maddow Names Next Top Trump Official She Wants Impeached After Pete Hegseth
The MS NOW anchor said it’s “important, not just to shame those guys, but in some cases it’s essentially to stop a crime wave in progress.”
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Morning news brief
The House could vote this week to impeach Pete Hegseth, Trump's shares mixed messaging on next steps in Iran, the investigation continues into Nvidia CEO's alleged relationship with Chinese spy.
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Hegseth Fired Her From The Navy in 2025; Now She Could Vote on His Impeachment in 2027
Former Navy Reserve commander Nancy Lacore may eventually vote on impeachment proceedings against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth after entering Congress, though any action remains uncertain.
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Trump vows to back Pete Hegseth as Republican lawmaker pushes impeachment vote
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is seeking to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging military action against Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorisation.
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In 250 years, US has impeached only 2 cabinet secretaries; Pete Hegseth could be the third
The impeachment resolution comes after Republicans lost their stronghold in the US Congress after the midterm elections.
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Republican congressman moves to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war claims
Republican congressman moves to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war claims
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Hegseth to give his first Pentagon news briefing since May after efforts to impeach him
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican who lost his primary to a Trump-backed opponent, filed the impeachment resolution in the House on Monday
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Republican lawmaker launches eight articles of impeachment against US Defence chief Hegseth
Republican Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, including alleged violations of the 1973 War Powers Resolution, as well as misconduct involving civilian casualties and operations in Yemen and Venezuela.
- Hegseth is set for his first Pentagon news briefing since May as he faces possible impeachment
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Thomas Massie Weighs Career Prospects Amid Pete Hegseth Impeachment Push
The Kentucky Republican is weighing his next move while pressing ahead with efforts to impeach the defense secretary.
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What is expected of Pete Hegseth's press conference in the face of a possible political trial?
Translated ¿Qué se espera de la rueda de prensa de Pete Hegseth ante un posible juicio político?
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'Unburdened' Pete Hegseth revealed the scope of his 'performance art' in speech: expert
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth seemed in rare form as he delivered a speech at the Naval War College, according to one military expert. Tom Nichols, a staff writer at The Atlantic and a former professor at the war college, argued in a new article that Hegseth seemed...
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Massie: 'High Probability' Hegseth Won't Be in Office in December
Monday on CNN’s “The Source,” Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said there is a “high probability” that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth won’t be in office by December 31 of this year. Massie said, “I didn’t offer these articles of impeachment
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Massie: ‘High probability’ Hegseth won’t make it to the end of the year
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who is leading an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said Monday that Hegseth will not be in his role by the new year. In an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on “The Source,” Massie said that he thought there was “a high...
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Massie sees ‘high probability’ Hegseth resigns before Democratic hearings
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said War Secretary Pete Hegseth is more likely to resign by the end of the year than continue leading the Pentagon and be subject to Democrat-led hearings when the new Congress is sworn in. Massie told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins he is not surprised...
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Republican moves to impeach Trump’s war chief after election rout
Thomas Massie has renewed his effort to impeach US War Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war after Democrats won control of Congress
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Trump says Hegseth should be praised, not impeached
President Trump on Monday shot back at efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “Defeated Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a total loser, is trying to Impeach perhaps the most popular and successful military official in the Country, Secretary of War, Pete...
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‘Won two wars’: Trump backs Pete Hegseth amid impeachment calls, says he'll ‘stand by him’
Donald Trump’s comments come after Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced the impeachment articles on the House floor against Hegseth.
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Pete Hegseth Impeachment Vote Hinges on a Handful of Republicans After Thomas Massie Refiles Eight Articles
Pete Hegseth impeachment vote explained. Learn what the Kentucky congressman's charges allege, how the House maths works and what a Senate trial would need.
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Woke John Oliver devotes his entire 35-minute show to slamming Pete Hegseth
Last Week Tonight Host John Oliver, 49, repeatedly called on Congress to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during Sunday's show
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Trump defends Hegseth as Massie moves for impeachment
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday introduced new articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Taurean Small and Olivia Rinaldi have more on that and all the top news from Washington.
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Pete Hegseth's downfall begins: 'Stubborn' defense secretary believes God wants him to run the Pentagon... but insiders holding a lethal dossier of secrets are 'giddy' with excitement as his path to destruction is revealed
According to high-level sources, there is certainly no chance that Pete Hegseth, perhaps the most polarizing defense secretary in modern US history, falls on his sword and resigns.
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"Sick Guy": Trump Slams Republican Colleague Over 'Impeach Hegseth' Call - NDTV
"Sick Guy": Trump Slams Republican Colleague Over 'Impeach Hegseth' Call NDTV US congressman files resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth Al Jazeera Pete Hegseth to hold first Pentagon briefing since May amid impeachment threat The Hindu Republican Thomas Massie...
- 'Something wrong with him...': Trump blasts Thomas Massie over Hegseth impeachment
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Hegseth impeachment effort begins in House, focused on Iran war - The Washington Post
Hegseth impeachment effort begins in House, focused on Iran war The Washington Post Thomas Massie Moves to Force Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth The New York Times Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth The Guardian How impeachment of a Cabinet...
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Pete Hegseth: Fox Co-Host Turned Scandal-Plagued US Defence Chief
Pete Hegseth is fighting to keep his job less than two years into his tenure as Pentagon chief.
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Defiant Trump just exposed the 'trap' lurking beneath Hegseth impeachment: GOP analyst
President Donald Trump's defiant attitude when he was asked about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's potential impeachment revealed a "trap" lurking beneath the entire gambit, according to one GOP analyst. Trump was asked during a bizarre press conference with Ultimate Fighting...
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Trump Defends Hegseth, Slams Impeachment Push Over Iran War
Trump launched a sharp attack on Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie, who introduced the impeachment articles in the House, accusing him of repeatedly obstructing party legislation and wasting congressional time
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Kaitlan Collins triggers Trump in clash over Hegseth impeachment: 'You're a loser'
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins kept pressing President Donald Trump about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s possible impeachment even after the president called her a “loser.” In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, the White House gave reporters just two minutes' notice to...
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Details on impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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US congressman files resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
Outgoing Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie calls on Congress to oust Hegseth over accusations of unlawful orders.
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Trump says he will stand by Pete Hegseth if he is impeached - USA Today
Trump says he will stand by Pete Hegseth if he is impeached USA Today
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Rep Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The resolution puts pressure on Republicans following their midterm election losses, while Hegseth prepares to defend his military decisions.
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Watch: Massie's full speech introducing impeachment articles against Hegseth
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday introduced new articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. These were his full remarks from the House floor.
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Trump attacks Massie as ‘stone cold loser’ in combative press conference
President Trump on Monday used a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room to attack Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who he called a “stone cold loser” for his effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “He’s a sick, sick guy. There’s something wrong with him,...
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Trump says he’ll ‘stand by’ Hegseth as ‘loser’ Massie renews impeachment effort
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support of War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, saying he’ll “stand by” his appointee despite an impeachment effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), whom the president called a “loser.” Trump previously said he has “every intention” of...
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Trump, 80, Launches Unhinged Attack on Kaitlan Collins
CNN Donald Trump has unleashed another vicious attack on CNN star Kaitlan Collins as he mounted a furious defense of embattled Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. One week after facing an extraordinary midterm wipeout, the president made an unexpected appearance in the White House...
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US Defense Secretary Hegseth faces expected impeachment vote this week
A Republican lawmaker moved Monday to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting up a potentially explosive vote in Congress days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a crushing midterm defeat. Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie...
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Massie suggests DeSantis as war secretary if Hegseth ousted in impeachment push
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) floated Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to take over the Department of War should the congressman’s articles of impeachment succeed in ousting War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, citing several...
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Thomas Massie Moves to Force Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth
Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, set in motion a vote that must occur by Wednesday. If the House approves the charges, it will prompt a Senate trial.
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Thomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth - NPR
Thomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth NPR Thomas Massie Moves to Force Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth The New York Times Will Secretary Pete Hegseth pay the price for the Iran war? NPR GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduces articles of...
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Thomas Massie Is Right To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nick Gillespie appears on the left. Peter Suderman appears on the right. In the center behind them is a split screen image of Thomas Massie and Pete Hegseth. Bold text across the top of the screen reads "IMPEACH HEGSETH."
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The Walls Close In on Hegseth
The Pentagon chief could get pushed out soon, one way or another.
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Could Pete Hegseth Be Impeached? Massie Unveils Eight Charges and Calls Him a 'Threat to the Constitution'
Pete Hegseth faces eight impeachment articles from Thomas Massie. The allegations, disputed war powers arguments and House and Senate thresholds explained.
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Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Hegseth said he's "not worried" about an impeachment effort.
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Trump's two wars defence fails to shield Hegseth from impeachment push
Trumps two wars defence fails to shield Hegseth from impeachment push
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Republican Thomas Massie will force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth - BBC
Republican Thomas Massie will force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth BBC Pete Hegseth impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Massie CNBC Rep. Thomas Massie launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Toledo Blade Thomas Massie Moves to Force Vote...
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Hegseth’s Leadership Has Damaged the Pentagon
The defense secretary’s impeachment charges come after he cost his department years of experience and poisoned relationships with Congress.
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Republican congressman files resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth
Thomas Massie argues the defence secretary abused the power of his office by waging war against Iran without congressional approval.
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Trump gorging on 'comfort food' as Hegseth impeachment faces 'uphill battle': analysis
President Donald Trump is currently feasting on what one analyst described as his "comfort food" after articles of impeachment were filed against one of his cabinet members Monday. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who is leaving Congress at the end of the year, filed eight articles...
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Pete Hegseth faces House impeachment vote amid controversy over Iran War
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday escalated his effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, forcing a House vote later in the week to remove a Defense secretary who’s emerged as among the most controversial figures of President Trump’s second term.
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Hegseth critic Don Bacon torn over whether to back impeachment push
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said he was still deciding his vote on impeaching War Secretary Pete Hegseth, noting that he has some areas of disagreement on the articles introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Monday. Bacon, who has been a sharp critic of Hegseth’s leadership of...
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Rep. Thomas Massie launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The impeachment resolution largely focuses on the war in Iran but also includes references to Hegseth's role in military actions in Yemen and Venezuela.
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Pentagon chief Hegseth expected to face House impeachment vote this week - Reuters
Pentagon chief Hegseth expected to face House impeachment vote this week Reuters
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed a resolution in the House to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed a resolution in the House to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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First test of eroded Trump power...
First test of eroded Trump power... (Top headline, 6th story, link ) Related stories: Republican Rep. files articles of impeachment against Hegseth... Focused on Iran war... Accused of Extrajudicial Killings... Will he resign? MILLION$ BET ON OUSTER...
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MILLION$ BET ON OUSTER...
MILLION$ BET ON OUSTER... (Top headline, 5th story, link ) Related stories: Republican Rep. files articles of impeachment against Hegseth... Focused on Iran war... Accused of Extrajudicial Killings... Will he resign? First test of eroded Trump power...
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Accused of Extrajudicial Killings...
Accused of Extrajudicial Killings... (Top headline, 3rd story, link ) Related stories: Republican Rep. files articles of impeachment against Hegseth... Focused on Iran war... Will he resign? MILLION$ BET ON OUSTER... First test of eroded Trump power...
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Republican Rep. files articles of impeachment against Hegseth...
Republican Rep. files articles of impeachment against Hegseth... (Top headline, 1st story, link ) Related stories: Focused on Iran war... Accused of Extrajudicial Killings... Will he resign? MILLION$ BET ON OUSTER... First test of eroded Trump power...
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Pete Hegseth accused of ‘high crimes and misdemeanours’ in impeachment fight
The divisive Pentagon chief has shown a willingness to disparage traditional allies, including Britain.
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Thomas Massie: From county judge-executive to congressman leading Pete Hegseth impeachment push
Thomas Massie began his congressional career in November 2012 after previously serving as Lewis County Judge-Executive.
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Republican lawmaker moves to impeach US Defense Secretary Hegseth
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Rep. Massie introduces articles of impeachment against Hegseth over Iran, boat strikes
Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a House vote on eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of illegally waging war against Iran and abusing his authority at the Pentagon.
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Who is Thomas Massie and why has he proposed impeachment proceedings against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth?
Thomas Massie has proposed eight articles of impeachment against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. The congressman from Kentucky has accused the Defence Secretary of operating military operations without congressional approval. Other elements of concern are the protection of...
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Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Hegseth said he's "not worried" about an impeachment effort.
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Thomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The articles accuse Hegseth of "high crimes and misdemeanors," including for waging war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution.
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Pete Hegseth Accused of Carrying Out 'Unlawful Orders To Initiate War' as Republican Files Impeachment
Republican Representative Thomas Massie has reintroduced an eight-article impeachment resolution against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging unauthorised military action and other misconduct.
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Republican Launches Impeachment Against US Defence Chief Over Iran War
The Pentagon announced a rare press briefing by Hegseth scheduled for Tuesday.
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Massie Starts The Clock On Hegseth's Impeachment - Here's How Many Republicans He Needs
Massie Starts The Clock On Hegseth's Impeachment - Here's How Many Republicans He Needs Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor Monday afternoon , and because the resolution is privileged,...
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed a resolution in the House to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Hegseth to hold press briefing amid questions about Iran, impeachment - USA Today
Hegseth to hold press briefing amid questions about Iran, impeachment USA Today
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Pete Hegseth Lashes Out
The defense secretary wants military educators to pursue politics, not war.
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Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Vote After Republican Introduces Resolution
Pete Hegseth, the secretary of defense and former Fox News host, is facing an impeachment vote in the House after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Monday introduced articles, largely tied to the war in Iran. Massie read the articles on the floor of the House, citing the launch...
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WATCH LIVE: Rep. Massie speaks after filing Hegseth impeachment resolution
Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, putting pressure on his fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump's administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses.
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Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth
The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process.
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Hegseth orders major revamp of military education
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered sweeping changes to the U.S. military’s professional education system, prioritizing skills that will win wars — an overhaul that comes as the Pentagon chief faces mounting calls for his impeachment. “When a commandant approves...
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THERE It Is! Katie Pavlich Spots ANOTHER Reason the Left Wants to Destroy Pete Hegseth
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Pete Hegseth faces House impeachment vote amid controversy over Iran War
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday escalated his effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, forcing a House vote later in the week to remove a Defense secretary who’s emerged as among the most controversial figures of President Trump’s second term. The development marks the second...
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US Pentagon chief Hegseth faces impeachment push from over Iran war
Trump critic Thomas Massie is calling for a vote to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, accusing Hegseth of waging war without congressional approval.
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Republican Thomas Massie seeks to force House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran war
Trump critic Thomas Massie is calling for a vote to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, accusing Hegseth of waging war without congressional approval.
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Massie Takes One Last Shot at Trump Administration, Moves to Force Hegseth Impeachment Vote
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Massie Calls Up Impeachment Charges Against Hegseth
Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, set in motion a vote that must be taken within two days.
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Hegseth faces impeachment resolution from a GOP member with little to lose
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday over his handling of the Iran war and other alleged misconduct. Why it matters: The coming vote could mark the first impeachment of a Cabinet secretary during the...
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Hegseth impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Massie
The House is likely to vote this week on articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures following sweeping election losses. The impeachment...
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Republican launches impeachment process against US defence chief Hegseth
Impeachment would be a humiliating blow for Hegseth, but it faces an uphill battle.
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Republican moves to force vote this week on impeaching Pete Hegseth - USA Today
Republican moves to force vote this week on impeaching Pete Hegseth USA Today
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed an impeachment request against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Democrats expected to back the effort in the House.
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Republican congressman files resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth
Thomas Massie said the US defence secretary abused the power of his office by waging war against Iran without congressional approval and in the absence of an imminent threat.
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Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran war, introduces eight articles
Thomas Massie posted the resolution outlining charges against Pete Hegseth on social media ahead of the his plan to reintroduce articles of impeachment.
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Watch live: Massie speaks amid Hegseth impeachment drive
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is set to speak Monday as he pushes to force a House vote on ousting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky Republican introduced eight articles of impeachment, accusing Hegseth of violating congressional war powers, suppressing free speech...
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Republican Congressman Forces Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth
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Watch: Massie introduces new impeachment articles against Hegseth
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday introduced updated articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Following Massie's remarks, CBS News' Taurean Small provided additional context.
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Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
An impeachment resolution introduced by Massie, a Kentucky Republican, largely focuses on the war in Iran. It also includes references to Hegseth’s role in carrying out military actions in Yemen and Venezuela.
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Pete Hegseth impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Massie - CNBC
Pete Hegseth impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Massie CNBC Why lawmakers are pushing to impeach Pete Hegseth CNN Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth The Guardian Hegseth impeachment effort begins in House, focused on Iran war The...
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Hegseth calls Iran war necessary and waves off ‘the noise’ of expected impeachment push
Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said he is eager to litigate the military actions that he and US President Donald Trump have taken against Iran, Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and Venezuela’s previous leaders. “If...
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Republican congressman launches impeachment bid against Pentagon chief Hegseth
Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie moved on Monday to force a vote in the House of Representatives to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, putting pressure on his fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove one of the Trump administration’s most prominent figures...
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Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth
US representative accuses defense secretary of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers US politics live – latest updates A Republican lawmaker has moved to force a vote to impeach Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, setting the...
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Rep. Thomas Massie unveils impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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Republican Congressman Forces Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth
Representative Thomas Massie presented eight articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Monday afternoon. Massie posted his draft resolution hours earlier on X with the message, “I’ve seen some of my colleagues say @SecWar Hegseth has been effective and...
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‘High crimes and misdemeanors’: Hegseth impeachment laid out on House floor
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has officially his introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump's Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth. Massie gave a floor speech on Monday announcing his move, captured by CNN. "The resolution is as follows," said Massie....
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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie files impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Monday reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the U.S. war with Iran and other military actions ordered by President Donald Trump.
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Massie reintroduces Articles of Impeachment against Hegseth. Here’s what happens next
Outgoing Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie (R-KY) reintroduced Articles of Impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday when Congress returned to Washington D.C., kicking off what’s expected to be rigorous oversight of the department and its leader in the weeks...
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New attempt to impeach Hegseth introduced in US Congress
Question marks hang over Pete Hegseth's tenure as US defence secretary after a fresh attempt to impeach him was launched in Congress amid growing bipartisan calls for him to resign.
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House Republican sets off Hegseth impeachment vote
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie refiled articles of impeachment against the Defense secretary, teeing up a vote that could gain support from members of both parties.
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Republican lawmaker pushes Hegseth impeachment, Pentagon chief says 'not worried' - The Times of India
Republican lawmaker pushes Hegseth impeachment, Pentagon chief says 'not worried' The Times of India Hegseth faces expected U.S. House impeachment vote this week The Hindu US defence chief Hegseth faces impeachment threat, announces first press briefing in 180 days Telegraph...
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Hegseth Faces Impeachment Vote Over Illegal War
Finn Gomez / Getty Images Rebel GOP Rep. Thomas Massie reintroduced his articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, setting up what will be a brutal battle for the top Trump official to save his job. The outgoing Republican congressman returned...
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Hegseth impeachment vote looms as House Republicans privately warn it could pass
Several House Republicans believe Pete Hegseth's impeachment could pass as Rep. Thomas Massie forces a privileged resolution vote this week.
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WATCH: Hegseth announces he will hold news conference on impeachment threat to defend his record
Facing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he's eager to litigate the policy choices that he and President Donald Trump have made in Iran and Venezuela.
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Pete Hegseth reacts to calls for impeachment: "We're not worried about that"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters Tuesday that he's "not worried" about calls for his impeachment amid the Democrats' sweeping midterm wins.
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Thomas Massie Files 8 Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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'Open and shut' case to take down Todd Blanche at trial detailed by ex-federal prosecutor
As members of the House prepare to proceed with a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), a former high-ranking official in the Department of Justice is urging lawmakers to target Attorney General Todd Blanche instead. In a New...
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Pete Hegseth faces humiliating impeachment vote as panicked GOP leaders brace for rebels to turn on Trump war chief
A lame-duck House of Representatives is set to vote on impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth this week.
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Hegseth plans press conference, says he’s ‘not worried’ about impeachment push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he plans to hold a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday morning and argued that he is “not worried” about the impeachment articles Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) plans to reintroduce against him this week. “We’re not worried about that,”...
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Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution in the House of Representatives to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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'Not worried about that': Pete Hegseth brushes off concerns over possible impeachment
Pete Hegseth's remarks came as Republican Representative Thomas Massie is attempting to force a vote on articles of impeachment against him.
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Pete Hegseth Orders Military Education Overhaul as Impeachment Looms
Pete Hegseth has ordered a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. military's professional education system.
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Pete Hegseth Faces Bleak Future as Even Trump Starts to Turn on Him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appears to be on the verge of getting kicked out of Washington. Capitol Hill Republicans—including the president—have started to turn on Hegseth publicly. The bombastic former Fox News host could face a House impeachment vote as early as this...
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Murder and kidnapping among 8 impeachment articles that could crash down on Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could face a House vote as soon as Wednesday on eight articles of impeachment accusing him of waging illegal wars, killing civilians and abducting a foreign head of state. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) told MS NOW he plans to force a vote on his...
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Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky has filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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CNN Data Guru Spots Ominous Sign for Pentagon Pete’s Future
CNN Pete Hegseth could be the next Trump Cabinet secretary heading for the exit, and CNN data guru Harry Enten has the numbers to explain why. The Pentagon chief’s net approval rating stands at a staggering minus 29 points, according to Enten’s analysis, putting him below...
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John Oliver on Pete Hegseth’s military plans: ‘Dr Seuss for concussed bigots’
Late-night host discussed the defense secretary’s attacks on DEI, time as a Fox News host and ties to nationalist groups On his HBO show on Sunday night, John Oliver focused on Pete Hegseth , characterizing his actions as secretary of war as “taking a wrecking ball” to the US...
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Trump Defends Hegseth as Republican-Led Impeachment Vote Looms
As calls for impeachment grow, Trump is adamant that his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is only "guilty of two things: basically winning two wars."
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The War Room newsletter: How long will Pete Hegseth last?
“Democrats, and a handful of Republicans, want the former Fox News host’s well-gelled head,” writes Samuel Beal, our Washington correspondent
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could face impeachment vote
Secretary Hegseth's tenure at the Pentagon, management of Iran war, renews impeachment effort
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Hegseth could face impeachment vote this week as House returns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could face a vote on articles of impeachment in the House as early as this week.
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WATCH LIVE: Hegseth speaks at the Naval War College as possible impeachment vote looms
An impeachment vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tops Congress' lame-duck agenda.
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The Most Open-and-Shut Impeachment Case Is Not Pete Hegseth
On Saturday, Donald Trump ordered the Justice Department to investigate members of Congress for the offense of proposing to impeach his attorney general. He branded the talk “extortion at the highest level” and announced, “I am ordering the Department of Justice to look into...
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CNN’s Harry Enten Spots Exactly Why Pete Hegseth ‘Might Not Be Sticking Around’ In Trump Land
The data guru named two fired Trump Cabinet members who look “downright popular” compared to where the defense secretary stands.
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Pentagon Pete Hit With Explosive Leak as Knives Come Out
Andrew Harnik / Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used an arcane set of petty criteria to deny military promotions to women and minorities, it has been revealed. Military sources told MS NOW that Hegseth would have staff conduct internet searches on military...
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The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Outgoing U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran.
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John Oliver Has 3-Word Warning for Dems’ Top Trump Admin Target
YouTube/LastWeekTonight John Oliver dedicated Sunday night’s episode of Last Week Tonight to tearing down Trump’s Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , issuing a dire three-word warning for the flailing official. After the Democrats’ historic midterm election wins last Tuesday,...
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'He's Screwed:' House Republicans Are Reportedly Bracing for Enough GOP Defections To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Republican leaders expect a potentially damaging House vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment resolution against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, amid anger over the Iran war.
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Secret files kept by Hegseth’s office could spell big legal trouble for him: insider
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s office kept secret paper files of internet search printouts and used them to block the promotions of senior Navy officers, most of them women and people of color, and that process may have violated federal law, according to a new report. A...
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Congress returns with government funding, Pete Hegseth and the debt limit on the agenda
Republicans have less than two months left with majorities in both the Senate and the House — and a long list of legislation to take up in the coming weeks.
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Is Pete Hegseth Toast?
What can a fired-up Congress actually achieve?
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US top Democrat backs impeachment of Pete Hegseth
‘Hegseth has got to go’.
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John Oliver Demands Hegseth's Impeachment as Democrats Push to Oust Him After Iran School Bombing Scandal
John Oliver demands Pete Hegseth's impeachment as Democrats push for his removal amid scrutiny over the deadly Iran school bombing.
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John Oliver Unleashes Withering Critique Of Pete Hegseth On ‘Last Week Tonight’
While John Oliver opened his show by relishing the victories (and the defeats) attendant to Tuesday’s midterm elections, he quickly turned the full force of his weekly withering analysis on Pete Hegseth. Noting that the Secretary of War oversees an agency with a budget of...
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Trump backs Pete Hegseth over Iran war, rejects impeachment push
Trump defended the administration's military action against Tehran, saying US strikes had destroyed Iran's nuclear infrastructure and stopped it from developing nuclear weapons.
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Democrats turn up heat on Hegseth, vow impeachment push after midterm victories - The Times of India
Democrats turn up heat on Hegseth, vow impeachment push after midterm victories The Times of India Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth solidify following Democrats’ midterm election victories CNN Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries 'a hard yes' on impeaching Pete Hegseth BBC House...
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GOP Rep. Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit impeachment
GOP Rep. French Hill of Arkansas was noncommittal about whether he would support an impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Top House Democrat says he’s a ‘hard yes’ on getting rid of Pete Hegseth
The defence secretary is being held responsible for the Iran war and rising fuel prices.
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Trump 'would get ratings bump for firing Hegseth', like on The Apprentice
The US president's ambition to leverage his final two years sparks speculation that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could be among the casualties.
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Hegseth Torched for Treating Troops Like ‘Toy Soldiers’
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PETE HEGSET / via REUTERS Pete Hegseth’s troubles are on public display. Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro ripped the secretary of defense Sunday morning, accusing him of making America “less safe.” “I would just tell you, from my perspective, he is...
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Thomas Massie Vows to Force Pete Hegseth Impeachment Vote Within Days as Trump Faces Possible GOP Revolt
Thomas Massie plans to press for Hegseth's impeachment in the outgoing GOP-led House, but Republicans could still block the articles.
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GOP Rep. French Hill says "I want to hear the debate" on impeaching Pete Hegseth
As outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie plans to force a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Republican Rep. French Hill said he "I want to hear the debate on it to see if it merits impeachment versus some other disciplinary action or action by the president, if he's...
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Jeffries Backs Republican-Led Hegseth Impeachment Effort: He’s 'Got to Go’
Republican Representative Thomas Massie previously introduced eight articles of impeachment against the defense secretary.
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Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment push after Republican losses in US midterm elections
While the measures of impeachment could get sufficient votes to pass the House, it remains unclear whether or not they would pass in the Senate.
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Republican takes step to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth
A Republican congressman has taken steps to force a vote to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Pete Hegseth could face impeachment proceedings as Democrats also target Elon Musk and Stephen Miller
Pete Hegseth could soon face impeachment proceedings as Democrats plan what to do with their majorities in both houses of Congress.
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'Like an eight-year-old playing with toy soldiers': Shapiro says it's up to Congress to oust Hegseth
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro on Sunday said impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is a decision for Congress to make. But he said on NBC's Meet the Press that "real questions" about Mr. Hegseth's tenure at the Pentagon need to be addressed.
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Republicans with 'little left to lose' poised to doom Hegseth to impeachment soon: Axios
House Republican leaders are bracing for enough GOP defections to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when the measure comes to a vote this week, according to a new Axios report. Axios reported Sunday that Republicans who lost their seats in Tuesday’s “election-night...
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Massie resolution to oust Hegseth from Pentagon likely to get firm support from Democrats: Jeffries
Democrats, who on Tuesday won significant majorities in the House and Senate, said they plan to immediately vote to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and will also seek to oust Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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House poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat
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House poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat
House Republican leaders are bracing for enough GOP defections to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when the measure comes to a vote this week. Why it matters : Republicans who were defeated in Tuesday's election-night bloodbath have little left to lose and could be more...
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Donald Trump Hints at 'Few Changes' After Midterm Defeat as Democrats Intensify Pressure on Pete Hegseth
Donald Trump hints at Cabinet changes after Republicans lose control of Congress, while Pete Hegseth faces impeachment pressure over the Iran war and fresh questions about his future at the Pentagon.
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Pete Hegseth’s impeachment escape hatch slams shut after Trump ally's snub: report
A soft landing President Donald Trump reportedly wanted for embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been ruled out by a close MAGA ally. Tennessee Gov.-elect Marsha Blackburn, who will appoint her own replacement in the U.S. Senate, is not considering Hegseth for the...
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Pentagon Pete Slammed for Taxpayer-Funded Self-Promos
Ezra Acayan/Pool via REUTERS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing fresh backlash for using taxpayer dollars to make a self-promotional video while he fights to keep his job. Amid mounting reports that President Donald Trump is considering giving Hegseth the boot, the...
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The Military Chose a Strange Moment to Launch a Lifestyle Podcast
The Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is a “dead man walking,” on the verge of possible impeachment, Pentagon officials reportedly said. The United States has spent the past week carrying out “minor strikes” against Iran’s Qeshm Island. Yesterday, Donald Trump appointed war...
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Trump Faces Fresh Revolt From His Own Inner Circle
Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images A split has emerged within President Donald Trump’s inner circle on a key issue, a new report alleges. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper are leading a contingent calling for Trump to resume strikes on...
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Hegseth exposed by fashion guru for wearing 'made in Thailand' suits amid factory closures
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s star-spangled wardrobe isn’t as American as it looks, according to one of the internet’s best-known menswear critics. Derek Guy, a menswear writer whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Bloomberg and The Financial Times, called out...
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Will Pete Hegseth be the blue tsunami’s next victim? | Arwa Mahdawi
The ‘secretary of war’ and his shameful history are facing bipartisan scrutiny Can you smell the schadenfreude in the air? Watching some of the worst people in the world get their comeuppance this week has been deeply satisfying. And the show isn’t over yet. While the...
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Another Trump Cabinet official caught using taxpayer funds for partisan video: report
Government watchdog groups say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth likely broke federal law by having Pentagon staff and taxpayer-funded resources produce a self-promotional video attacking Democrats as he fights to keep his job, The Washington Post reported Friday . The roughly...
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'No': Trump Refuses To Credit Hegseth for Venezuela as He Hints at More Cabinet Firings After Midterm Rout
Donald Trump said he still backed Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth but refused to credit him for the Venezuela operation, while signalling Cabinet changes after Republican losses.
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Trump, weighing new Iran strikes, faces a divided party and a ticking clock
A sudden bipartisan push to oust Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could constrain President Trump's ability to resume the fight with Iran before Democrats take control of Congress.
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American war hero details dire living conditions US troops face as Hegseth taps him to 'fix' it
Dakota Meyer reveals troops going a year without hot water and sleeping in cars as he tours military barracks on Pete Hegseth's Pentagon mission.
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House GOP Oversight chairman says ‘there’s a lot of questions about Hegseth’
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) declined to back Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as an impeachment vote against the secretary looms, saying there are “a lot of questions” about him. The House must vote next week on impeachment articles filed by Rep. Thomas Massie...
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Hegseth fights for his future — again - Politico
Hegseth fights for his future — again Politico Pete Hegseth remains defiant amid brewing impeachment and vows by Democrats to boost Pentagon oversight Yahoo Hegseth’s ‘fight, fight, fight’ video pours fuel on impeachment flames CNN 'He's got to go': Hakeem Jeffries calls for...
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Pentagon Officials Float Names of Hegseth’s Replacement
As Pete Hegseth fights for his job after the midterm Republican wipeout, Ron DeSantis and Mike Waltz are just some of the names being mentioned.
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Pressure Mounts on Pete Hegseth Ahead of Impeachment Push Over Iran
Pressure is mounting on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from both sides of the political aisle.
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Jake Tapper Assures Democrat ‘You Can Swear’ As He Goes Off On Hegseth's Latest Video
“He literally just doubled down and asked for an impeachment,” Sen. Ruben Gallego said of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Comer: Trump has to decide whether to keep Hegseth after midterms show frustration over war
Republican Rep. James Comer had few kind words for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday, placing the blame for GOP midterm losses on the war with Iran.
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James Comer hangs Hegseth out to dry as ‘upset MAGA people’ rage
House Oversight Chairman James Comer (R-KY) declined to defend Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth against a possible impeachment vote, saying MAGA voters “are mad” about the Iran war. Comer made the remarks Friday in an interview on NewsNation , three days after Democrats won...
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Comer says ‘there’s a lot of questions about Hegseth’ amid impeachment push
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), the chair of the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, said Friday “there’s a lot of questions” in the Republican conference about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) prepares for an impeachment push next...
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Veterans demand harshest punishment possible for Hegseth: ‘Those are war crimes’
Veterans and senior military officers who were purged from the Pentagon say firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth isn’t enough. As calls grow for Hegseth to leave the Pentagon, veterans groups and some of the officers he pushed out told MS NOW that the new Congress needs to...
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Democratic Veterans Are Gunning for ‘No Tab’ Pentagon Pete
Finn Gomez / Getty Images If embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth avoids getting fired, he could find himself up against a formidable group: a Democratic majority in Congress with a growing number of military veterans gunning to take him on. The controversial top Trump...
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Who Could Be Trump's Iran War Fall Guy
Pete Hegseth has defiantly claimed bipartisan impeachment articles "won't work" as his political future remains precarious.
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Pressure mounts on US Defence chief Hegseth after Republican election rout
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is under growing pressure, with victorious Democrats planning to target him in Congress and Republicans blaming the Iran war he championed for their election losses. President Donald Trump has stood by Hegseth so far, insisting he's doing "a...
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‘Ugly fight’ looms as Dems vow to rip open Hegseth’s deadly secret war
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is already facing an impeachment vote and wavering support from President Donald Trump, but now the Democrat who’s about to take over the House Armed Services Committee is promising to dig into the Pentagon’s deadly boat strikes in the...
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Reporter's Notebook: How midterms may change the House impeachment equation for Hegseth
Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth next week, and post-midterm GOP math could work against the Pentagon chief.
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Hegseth says "we will not back down" as many Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has come under fire as Republicans point fingers following their poor performance in the midterm elections.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's future in question after midterms setback
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's future is in question after Tuesday's, November 3, midterms setback. On Thursday, November 5, he issued a video message vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as “courageous and historic”. FRANCE 24's...
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Dem Rep.-Elect Conley: Impeaching Hegseth Should Be 'Top Priority for Democrats'
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep.-elect Cait Conley (D-NY) said that if Pete Hegseth isn’t removed in the lame duck session, impeaching him “does need to be a top priority for Democrats, for us taking back the House, and in the Senate.” Conley said, “I believe...
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Pentagon Pete’s Escape Route Slammed Shut as Walls Close In
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PETE HEGSET / via REUTERS Pete Hegseth’s route to a Senate seat appears to have closed, as President Donald Trump weighs firing him over his election disaster. Hegseth is under increasing pressure in the wake of Tuesday’s midterms, when Democrats seized...
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Trump Shivs Hegseth in Strange Aside as GOP Knives Come Out Big Time
Donald Trump’s war on Iran was a big cause of the GOP electoral drubbing, and Pete Hegseth is in trouble. Trump told ABC News that he “has every intention” of keeping the Defense Secretary. But then came the twist. Trump said: “I get these calls” from people taking aim at...
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Pentagon Pete Ramps Up Military Force in Trump’s ‘Safe’ D.C.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PETE HEGSET / via REUTERS President Donald Trump’s D.C. crime “miracle” now apparently requires Humvees. After more than a year of bragging that he made the nation’s capital “ one of the safest cities ” in the world, his administration is sending in more...
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Pentagon Pete Enlists Daddy in Fight to Save His Job
Finn Gomez / Getty Images Pete Hegseth’s father is rushing to defend his son, whose job security has been questioned after the GOP’s midterm blowout and whose tenure as Defense secretary could face congressional investigations . Republican lawmakers and allies are reportedly...
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Pete Hegseth's Six-Figure Book Royalties Vanish From Latest Financial Disclosure, Raising New Questions
Pete Hegseth financial disclosure explained: see which earnings dropped out of his 2025 filing and what ethics rules require officials to report.
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Pete Hegseth strikes defiant tone in face of impeachment threat
Many lawmakers, including some Republicans, have criticized the defense secretary over his handling of the Iran war.
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Hegseth responds after Massie’s impeachment push, defends War Department’s achievements
Pete Hegseth dismissed renewed impeachment calls as political theatre after Republican Thomas Massie threatened to reintroduce articles unless he resigns.
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Pete Hegseth doubles down on Iran war in new video despite election losses
In a new video posted to X, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to keep fighting Iran, despite many blaming Republicans' midterm losses on the war. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata has more.
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Hegseth vows to fight impeachment as Democrats target US defense chief after midterm losses
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has vowed to resist impeachment efforts following recent congressional elections. After Republican losses, his handling of the Iran war faces scrutiny from lawmakers. President Donald Trump continues to express support for Hegseth despite...
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Hegseth vows to continue war with Iran amid bipartisan impeachment threats
Some Republicans said the midterm elections reflected the worst campaign in political history, with their party losing control of both the House and the Senate. Now, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be losing his job, facing bipartisan impeachment threats. Weijia Jiang has more.
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Report: Pete Hegseth Not a Contender for Tennessee Senate
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is reportedly not being considered as a contender for the Tennessee Senate amid rumors.
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Hegseth in ‘trouble’ as Trump faces music on Iran war, midterms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s future leading the Pentagon looks increasingly uncertain as his critics within the administration blame him for helping push President Trump into a war that contributed to massive midterm losses on Tuesday. Two sources familiar with the...
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Pete Hegseth's Pentagon launches bizarre podcast as firing rumors swirl: report
Pete Hegseth's Pentagon has found a curious new way to reach the public, and it barely touches on the war. On Thursday, U.S. Central Command, the military’s headquarters for the Iran war, debuted a podcast dubbed “Inside CENTCOM,” The Daily Beast reported . Its release came...
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Pete Hegseth says he will fight impeachment, defying calls to resign - USA Today
Pete Hegseth says he will fight impeachment, defying calls to resign USA Today
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David French Applauds Thomas Massie’s Plan to Trigger a Vote to Impeach Pete Hegseth
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Hegseth dismisses renewed impeachment threat: 'It won't work with me'
Hegseth rejected renewed impeachment efforts on Thursday as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie prepared to reintroduce articles of impeachment following the midterm elections.
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National Guard to Expand Patrols in Washington With Military Vehicles and Boats
The Pentagon said that the decision by Pete Hegseth to widen the patrols was made on Oct. 29, just before a landslide defeat for Republicans in the midterm elections.
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Trump says he is not firing Pete Hegseth
President Trump says he is not firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, despite sources telling CBS News that he has been asking those around him whether he should keep his job. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
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Pentagon Pete Sucks Up to Trump in Crazed Bid to Save His Skin
Kevin Lamarque/REUTERS Pete Hegseth resorted to sucking up to President Donald Trump and singing his own praises in an unhinged video appeal as whispers grow louder that his job is in jeopardy. “It’s all about the politics of personal destruction. Didn’t work against...
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11/5: The Takeout with Major Garrett
Markets fall amid AI-related fears as Democrats prepare to take Congress; Trump denies he's firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Defiant Pete Hegseth lashes out in fiery video saying impeachment 'won't work with me' as ouster chatter reaches climax
Pete Hegseth broke his silence on impeachment threats in a fiery new video following chatter that he could be ousted from the Trump administration after the midterm elections.
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Hegseth amid impeachment threats: ‘Didn’t work against’ Trump, ‘won’t work with me’
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday shot back against threats of impeachment. In a video posted on the social platform X Thursday afternoon, Hegseth said that “a disgruntled, defeated congressman, along with all his Democrat allies, has also dropped sham articles of...
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Hegseth posts defiant video message as impeachment and speculation about his future loom
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth had a defiant message for Democrats seeking to impose additional oversight on the Pentagon following this week’s midterm elections, as speculation about his future has gone into overdrive. Hegseth shared a five-minute video on social media on...
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Pentagon Launches Wild New Gambit to Avoid Facing Reporters
JAM STA ROSA / via REUTERS Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon has seemingly found a new loophole to feign transparency amid President Donald Trump’s widely panned war in Iran. U.S. Central Command, the military combatant command leading operations in the Middle East, launched a new...
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Defiant Hegseth tells Democrats their impeachment push ‘won’t work’
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said he will “not back down” against a “lame duck” Congress, and that the drives for his impeachment will “not work” in his first reaction after Democrats’ landslide victory in Tuesday’s election. In a video uploaded by the Pentagon on...
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Pressure Mounts On Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth After Midterm Debacle
President Donald Trump has stood by Hegseth so far, insisting that "he's doing a very good job".
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Army veteran who won NC House seat: Hegseth ‘absolutely’ should be impeached
Rep.-elect Richard Ojeda (D-N.C.), an Army veteran who ousted a top House Republican in Tuesday’s midterm elections, said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should “absolutely” be impeached, citing calls for accountability over the Trump administration’s military operations...
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Pete Hegseth Responds to 'Sham' Impeachment Push
Pete Hegseth has responded to Representative Thomas Massie’s plan to introduce articles of impeachment against him.
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Knives out for Pete Hegseth as Republicans look for scapegoat
While privately they acknowledge it wasn't just the disastrous Iran war that caused them so much election pain, Republicans aren't willing to blame Donald Trump — yet. Meanwhile, the data centre backlash escalates as Australia learns lessons from the midterms.
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Pete Hegseth under fire as Republicans trade blame for midterm debacle
Iran war hawk Pete Hegseth is facing the fallout from Republicans' midterms losses as high energy prices turned voters toward Democrats. US President Trump continues to support his embattled defense chief — for now.
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Pete Hegseth under fire as Republicans seek blame for midterm debacle
Iran war hawk Pete Hegseth is facing the fallout of Republican's midterms losses as high energy prices turned voters towards Democrats. Trump continues to support the embattled defense chief, for now.
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Hegseth’s $1.5 trillion budget on life support after ‘bluenami’ midterm results
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s $1.5 trillion defense budget, which he has touted as a much-needed “generational investment,” looks increasingly unlikely to come to fruition following Tuesday’s midterm elections. The department’s $1.5 trillion defense budget request was...
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Iraq-style war vehicles to descend on DC as Hegseth escalates Trump’s crackdown: report
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has cleared the National Guard to roll out boats, Humvees, light medium tactical vehicles and several dozen marked police cars in Washington, D.C., expanding President Donald Trump’s crackdown in the nation’s capital. The Oct. 29 memo, obtained...
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Pete Hegseth May Get Impeached Before Dems Even Take Over Congress
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Pete Hegseth May Get Impeached Before Dems Even Take Over Congress
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth doesn’t need a blue wave to knock him out of office—Republicans are already pissed enough on their own. Outgoing Representative Thomas Massie told CNN Wednesday that he plans to trigger a vote to impeach Hegseth when Congress returns next week....
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Massie says his Hegseth impeachment resolution ‘much gentler’ than what Democrats plan
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who has sparred with his own party in the past year, said Thursday morning that his call to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is “a much gentler version” of what could happen when Democrats take control of Congress. Massie told CNN he plans to...
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Trump says he has 'every intention' to keep Hegseth
President Donald Trump said he intends to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in his job, as Rep. Massie, prepares to introduce an impeachment resolution against him.
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Hegseth faces bipartisan impeachment threat after Iran war gets blame for GOP midterm slaughter
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth faces a bipartisan impeachment threat as House Republicans say a privileged resolution could pass when Congress returns.
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Trump Makes Bombshell Admission About Pentagon Pete
Andrew Harnik/Pool via Reuters Donald Trump has admitted that people want Pete Hegseth fired after receiving a flurry of angry phone calls about the defense secretary following Tuesday’s disastrous elections. Multiple Republicans believe Hegseth’s job should be on the line ,...
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‘I know the blackmail’: MAGA influencer’s cryptic post about Hegseth sparks frenzy
A MAGA influencer who was unmasked as a secret Pentagon employee caused a stir after hinting at blackmail as President Donald Trump reportedly weighs the future of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Software engineer Jennica Pounds, who posts on social media as DataRepublican,...
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Republican Rep Ramps Up Pressure on Trump to Fire Hegseth
Finn Gomez / Finn Gomez/Getty Images Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie is upping his pressure campaign for President Donald Trump to fire Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Some Republicans are looking for someone to blame for the disastrous midterm results and claim the war in Iran...
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Trump sticks with Hegseth as Democrats weigh impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is keeping his job, President Trump said, but a new Pentagon chief could come before Democrats take control of Congress in January.
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Trump Is Making Calls To Advisers About Hegseth's Future As Pentagon Chief: Report - NDTV
Trump Is Making Calls To Advisers About Hegseth's Future As Pentagon Chief: Report NDTV US midterms election results live: Pressure builds on Trump to fire Hegseth Al Jazeera Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout CNN ‘Knives out’ for Hegseth, other...
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Trump defends Hegseth but acknowledges easier path to replacing him before new Congress
President Trump said Thursday morning he intends to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in his current role but acknowledged it would be easier to confirm someone new to lead the Pentagon before Democrats take control of Congress next year. The president told ABC News’s...
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Trump Says He Intends To Keep Hegseth—Amid Calls For His Ouster Over Midterms Loss - Forbes
Trump Says He Intends To Keep Hegseth—Amid Calls For His Ouster Over Midterms Loss Forbes Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout CNN Trump Is Making Calls To Advisers About Hegseth's Future As Pentagon Chief: Report NDTV Pete Hegseth may take fall...
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Pentagon Pete Hit With Brutal Verdict From Own Side
Daniel Heuer / REUTERS Republicans believe Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be the high-profile scalp Donald Trump offers up after Tuesday’s midterm disaster. The president is desperately looking for someone to blame for the crushing electoral wipeout that saw Democrats...
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‘Knives out’: Will Congress impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterms loss?
Democrats can adopt the impeachment articles in the House but will need Republican backing in the Senate.
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Why Pete Hegseth Just Became More Valuable to Donald Trump
Perspective: Bush answered a war-driven midterm rout by replacing his defense secretary. Trump’s incentives point the other way.
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Why Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"
It's a de facto motto in the Trump White House: "Somebody's gotta take the fall." Lately, that person looks like Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Why it matters: From the unpopular war in Iran to his bad bipartisan relations with members of Congress, Hegseth's record has...
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‘Florida Is the Last Main Anchor Standing’ for Republicans
The third most populous state withstood a national Democratic surge on Tuesday, even as Republicans amassed deep losses in Texas and across the electoral map.
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Report: Trump Asking Advisers About Firing Pete Hegseth
President Donald Trump has reportedly been speaking with advisers about firing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the wake of crushing Democrat victories during the midterms.
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Pete Hegseth's Job in Jeopardy? Trump Defends Defence Chief as Republicans Look for Someone To Blame
Pete Hegseth faces Republican criticism over the Iran war as Trump defends the defence secretary amid replacement discussions and impeachment pressure
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Thomas Massie gives Pete Hegseth ultimatum as Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has offered to drop his impeachment effort against US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth if he resigns, as Democrats prepare investigations into the Iran war and other military decisions.
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Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout
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Pete Hegseth faces Republican heat as Iran war blamed for midterm rout | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times
Pete Hegseth faces Republican heat as Iran war blamed for midterm rout | Hindustan Times Hindustan Times Trump Is Making Calls To Advisers About Hegseth's Future As Pentagon Chief: Report NDTV Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout CNN Hegseth vows...
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Pentagon Pete Faces Ultimate Humiliation Within Days
Aaron Favila / via REUTERS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly facing imminent humiliation as the fallout from the midterm elections continues to fester. Republican lawmakers and allies are allegedly earmarking Hegseth, 46, as the fall guy for voters turning against...
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Massie says won't seek Hegseth's impeachment if Defense Secretary resigns, after midterms washout
Thomas Massie says he will drop his impeachment push against Pete Hegseth only if the US defense secretary resigns.
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Pete Hegseth could be 'impeached next week' in brutal blow after midterms
It is argued that Pete Hegseth played a key role in convincing US President Donald Trump to attack Iran with no exit strategy.
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Massie gives Hegseth impeachment ultimatum as GOP pins blue wave on Iran war
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) gave War Secretary Pete Hegseth an ultimatum Wednesday night, saying the Cabinet official can resign or face impeachment in the 119th Congress’s final stretch. Massie’s move is unsurprising, as he previously disclosed his plans to force a vote on...
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Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote. And he's not the only one - USA Today
Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote. And he's not the only one USA Today
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Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump support - The Guardian
Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump support The Guardian Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout CNN ‘Knives out’ at Pentagon after unpopular Iran war dooms GOP in midterms The Washington Post Trump asking...
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What's next for Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth as Democrats eye return to power - USA Today
What's next for Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth as Democrats eye return to power USA Today
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Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout
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Hegseth Hit With Damning Report on Wife’s Payday
Craig Hudson/Variety via Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s wife was paid by a consulting firm representing a weapons manufacturer that works with the Department of Defense, a new report has revealed. Jennifer Hegseth, an unofficial Pentagon adviser to her husband,...
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Donald Trump stands by Pete Hegseth after midterm rout
“I think he’s doing a very good job.”
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Key Pentagon priorities in peril after Democratic sweep
Tuesday's election was great for Democrats. It was bad for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and some of the White House's most ambitious national security projects. Why it matters: Surprise wins across the map for Democrats — including in the Deep South — complicate a lot for...
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Trump: Hegseth would be ‘very popular’ as Tennessee senator
President Trump said on Wednesday that he is not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but predicted the Pentagon chief would be “very popular” if he filled Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-Tenn.) seat. “No, I think he’s doing a very good job,” the president said...
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Trump: Hegseth would be ‘very popular’ as Tennessee senator - The Hill
Trump: Hegseth would be ‘very popular’ as Tennessee senator The Hill Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout CNN Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should stay after midterm losses, sources say CBS News Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote....
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Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie plans House vote to impeach Pete Hegseth
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Impeach Pete Hegseth for the Disastrous Iran War
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Trump Eyes Top Goon for Chopping Block After Midterm Humiliation
Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images President Donald Trump is eyeing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for the ax after the GOP’s midterm rout, according to a report. The 80-year-old president has been privately polling his advisers about Hegseth’s future, asking whether the defense...
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Trump asking advisers if Hegseth should go, sources say
President Trump has been asking his advisers if Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should remain in his job after Tuesday's losses.
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Navy Veteran Nancy Lacore flips Nancy Mace’s South Carolina House seat one year after being fired by Pete Hegseth
Former Navy Admiral, Nancy Lacore, wins traditionally Republican district after Pete Hegseth fired her from Pentagon in 2025.
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Pentagon Pete Wakes Up to a Nightmare After Election Disaster
Eric Lee / Reuters Donald Trump’s devastating election defeat has left Pete Hegseth facing a major backlash over the Iran war—and staring down the barrel of his time as defense secretary. Hegseth, 46, has emerged as a potential scapegoat after Democrats swept to victory in...
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Saudi defense minister discusses Houthi attacks with Pete Hegseth as Riyadh steps up regional security outreach
Prince Khalid bin Salman held calls with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and other counterparts as Yemen’s Houthis claimed fresh attacks on Saudi targets.
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Saudi Arabia, US discuss regional de-escalation efforts amid Houthi attacks
Saudi Defense Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed efforts to contain tensions amid continued attacks from the Houthis on the kingdom.
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Trump, Hegseth under water on approval from military members, veterans: Poll
President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth are underwater in their approval ratings with veterans and military members, according to a poll conducted by Common Defense. In a survey of 731 active-duty service members, veterans and military families, 67 percent of...
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Leak Reveals Trump Secretly Doubting Pentagon Pete
JAM STA ROSA / via REUTERS Several White House insiders have revealed cracks in President Donald Trump’s relationship with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Citing two outside advisers close to Trump, new reporting in The Atlantic reveals the president has begun questioning...
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Pentagon Pete Humiliated in Secret Standoff With His Own Party
Nathan Howard / REUTERS Republicans on Capitol Hill have grown so frustrated with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that they gave him an ultimatum, a new report has revealed. The Pentagon under Hegseth had been stalling on lawmakers’ efforts to access materials related to the...
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Pete Hegseth's abuse allegations come back to haunt him as his dad posts Halloween photo
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s father thought he was taking a victory lap. Critics answered by reminding him what Hegseth’s mother once wrote about their son. Brian Hegseth, a longtime high school basketball coach who coached his son, posted a Halloween photo on X on...
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Trump's DOJ makeover hasn't changed where the political cash is flowing — and the gap is growing
Over 75% of Department of Justice employee donations still go to Democratic committees despite Trump administration efforts to root out partisan bias.
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Pete Hegseth’s father says el Sayed has ‘little man syndrome’
War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s father weighed in on the Michigan Senate race on Friday by going after Democratic nominee Abdul el Sayed. While speaking on comedian Hasan Minhaj’s podcast earlier in the week, el Sayed discussed a topic that’s come up often throughout his...
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‘Defies belief’: Hegseth’s leak crackdown sparks accusations Pentagon broke law
The Pentagon may have violated federal privacy law while publicly accusing a fired Army general of leaking classified information, attorneys told CBS News . The unusual disclosure followed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s removal of Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia. A Pentagon official...
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Trump floats jailing of own general in stunning escalation
President Donald Trump appeared Friday to endorse the idea of jailing Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a top military strategist who was fired this week for allegedly leaking classified material to the press. Sylvia, who served as the Pentagon’s director of Strategy, Plans and...
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Fired top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking Iran and Ukraine secrets – Axios
Former Pentagon strategist Brett Sylvia admitted leaking classified information about Iran and Ukraine to journalists, according to Axios
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U.S. fires senior army general over alleged leaks: reports
Since returning to office early last year, Trump has overseen a purge of top military personnel, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Pentagon accuses fired US general of leaking sensitive information
The Pentagon has accused a newly ousted three-star general of leaking sensitive information to the media just hours after officials confirmed his removal from a top military planning post. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fired US Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia as head of...
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Top Pentagon military planner fired by Hegseth admitted sharing classified information on Iran, Ukraine with reporters: Report
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia admitted sharing classified information with journalists, according to an internal Pentagon report.
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Hegseth fires another top military general as critics raise alarm
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's aggressive and, what critics call, dangerous overhaul of the U.S. military continued this week. Top military strategist Lt. General Brett Sylvia was abruptly fired, accused of leaking classified information to the media. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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Top Pentagon general fired amid accusations he leaked classified information to press
Top Pentagon general Brett Sylvia has been fired amid allegations that he leaked classified information to the press. CBS News' Eleanor Watson has more details.
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Hegseth Fires Top Army General He Accused of Leaking Information to Media
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was fired as part of a broad and highly unusual campaign to find and punish senior military officers who speak to reporters.
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Top Pentagon general Brett Sylvia fired over alleged leaks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Top Pentagon general Brett Sylvia over allegations that he leaked classified information to journalists. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "The Takeout" to share more.
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Exclusive: Fired general admitted to leaking classified Iran and Ukraine info, report says
The Pentagon's top military planner admitted to leaking classified information about Ukraine and Iran to two reporters from separate outlets over a one-year period, according to an internal report of the investigation shared with Axios. Why it matters: Army Lt. Gen. Brett...
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Hegseth reportedly fires high-ranking army strategist over alleged leaks
Pentagon says it has referred leak case to justice department for criminal investigation The US defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has reportedly dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a high-ranking army strategist serving on the Pentagon’s joint staff, following allegations that he...
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Hegseth fires the Pentagon's top military planner even as Trump considers new Iran strikes
Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was the second general under Hegseth to be removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Trump mistakenly refers to ousted Lt. Gen. Sylvia as a woman when questioned by press: ‘She’s got problems’
President Donald Trump mistakenly referred to ousted Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia as “she” after a reporter referenced the lieutenant general only by his rank and last name during her question. “She’s got problems,” Trump said when asked about the investigation on Thursday....
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Report: Hegseth Fires 'Top Military Planner' for Alleged Leaks of Classified Info
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth fired a lieutenant general earlier this week for allegedly leaking classified information related to the war with Iran and the Russia-Ukraine war, sources said.
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Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was subject of investigation into leaking information about Iran and Ukraine.
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Top general fired from Pentagon's Joint Staff for alleged classified info leak
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia is the latest senior military officer to be sidelined.
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Hegseth firing Sylvia isn’t office politics — he smoked out a wartime mole
The explosive fallout dominating today’s news cycle over War Secretary Pete Hegseth’s firing of Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia — the Pentagon’s top military planner accused of leaking classified information related to the Iran war — proves that internal subversion remains an...
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Trump, 80, Has No Clue Who Pete Hegseth Just Fired - Donald Trump couldn’t even get the lieutenant general’s gender right.
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Who is Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon general accused of leaking classified information?
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a senior US Army officer, was reportedly removed from his role as director of Strategy, Plans and Policy on the Pentagon’s Joint Staff by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over alleged leaks of classified information. His dismissal has raised questions...
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Hegseth Drops the Hammer: Top Pentagon Planner Fired Amid Leak Probe
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Trump, 80, Has No Clue Who Pete Hegseth Just Fired
Donald Trump apparently does not have his thumb on the pulse of things at the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made waves Wednesday when he suddenly fired Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Sylvia was the director of the Directorate...
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Confused Trump gets his own general's gender wrong: 'She's got problems'
President Donald Trump appeared to be confused when asked for comment on the firing of the Pentagon's top military planner. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a top Joint Chiefs of Staff official targeted online by far-right influencer Laura Loomer,...
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Trump, 80, Humiliated Over Gender of Fired Army General
Maxim Shemetov / REUTERS Donald Trump has been left red-faced after mistaking a male Army general for a woman while defending Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s latest military shake-up. The gaffe came after Hegseth abruptly removed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon’s top...
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Hegseth Goons Scramble to Trash Fired Top General
John Lamparski/Getty Images/US Army The Pentagon has launched an extraordinary attack on a decorated Army general after Pete Hegseth fired him this week. The explosive claims surfaced Thursday after the defense secretary dismissed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia , a senior strategist...
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Hegseth Fires Pentagon's Top Military Planner Over Alleged Iran, Ukraine War Leaks
Hegseth Fires Pentagon's Top Military Planner Over Alleged Iran, Ukraine War Leaks Critics have called it a "purge" - but defenders have said the military's general officer ranks have been bloated and redundant. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has abruptly fired one of the...
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Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner over alleged leaks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's top military planner, Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a Pentagon official told CBS News.
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Hegseth Fires Top General After Laura Loomer Targets Him
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This makes him at least the twenty-sixth senior military official to be ousted by Hegseth this year. “The Chairman, the Joint Staff, and the Joint Force extend our...
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Republicans put pressure on 'shockingly unprofessional' Hegseth as impeachment vote looms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is running short on friends on Capitol Hill, and that now includes members of his own party, according to a new report. This summer, Hegseth asked a Republican lawmaker what he thought the odds were that Congress would pass the administration’s...
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Hegseth fires top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking classified Iran, Ukraine war information
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia allegedly failed three polygraph exams tied to classified leaks about the Iran war and Ukraine before Pete Hegseth fired him.
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Hegseth reportedly fires U.S. top military planner as Trump downplays Iran peace talks
Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Hegseth Fires General Targeted by Crackpot MAGA Hate Campaigner
Kylie Cooper / REUTERS Pete Hegseth has canned a top U.S. Army general who was targeted by Trump whisperer Laura Loomer in a social media ragepost. The defense secretary fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from the Pentagon’s Joint Chiefs of Staff earlier this week, The Atlantic...
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Pentagon fires top military planner
The Pentagon has removed Gen. Brett Sylvia from his position as head of strategy, plans, and policy on the Joint Staff
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Controversial, but still in command: Why Pete Hegseth’s tenure is being tested
Despite bipartisan criticism, Pete Hegseth has kept his job. But tensions with President Donald Trump and backlash over the war in Iran may cloud his future.
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Top US Military Planner Removed As Trump Plans Fresh Iran Strikes: Report
Hegseth said last month that he ordered the military to cut the overall number of top officers by 20%.
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Hegseth fires top Pentagon planner as Trump mulls renewed Iran strikes: Report
Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist, has been removed from the Joint Chiefs of Staff as President Donald Trump mulls renewed strikes against Iran.
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Hegseth ousted top military strategist from Pentagon, sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ousted a top military strategist from the Pentagon, The Hill has learned, marking another senior officer who has been removed from the department since Hegseth took the helm close to two years ago. Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who...
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