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Why Trump can’t let Hegseth go … yet
Deep into President Donald Trump’s jumbled news conference Monday, it became obvious why he’s so adamant in backing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth amid an impeachment storm.
Saved by Trump: What Hegseth’s political survival means for Europe – European Council on Foreign Relations
An effort to impeach Pete Hegseth has stalled. The Republican Party has closed ranks behind him out of loyalty to Trump, and Europeans must prepare for two more
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.
Why lawmakers are pushing to impeach Pete Hegseth
A key Republican lawmaker introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week in a move that could make him the third Cabinet official in US history to be impeached.
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.
The Latest: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans
The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and handling of the war against Iran, which some Republicans blame for sweeping election losses
Trump administration live updates: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to address House impeachment threat
Live updates and the latest news on the Trump administration as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addresses a House impeachment threat and Republicans choose their leadership for the new Congress.
House blocks Hegseth impeachment effort; Strickland absent for vote
While House Republicans banded together to stop an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, 11 Democrats missed the vote.
Hegseth condemns Massie's impeachment effort
In a news conference Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed Rep. Thomas Massie's push to remove him from office.
The push to impeach Hegseth will gain momentum if Democrats win the House
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s political future could be on the line if Democrats win the House majority in next week’s midterm elections.
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.
Top House Democrat says he’s a ‘hard yes’ on Pete Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, expected to be the next House speaker, said he would confer with other Democratic lawmakers about the issue on Tuesday.
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.
Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort as 'political spectacle'
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on the House floor Monday afternoon.
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.
Jeffries backs impeaching Hegseth as Democrats push for accountability
“The so-called secretary of defense has abused his power, undermined our national security, and engineered this reckless and costly war of choice in Iran,” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said.
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,…
5 things to know about Rep. Massie, who introduced articles to impeach Hegseth
Who is the lawmaker leading the charge to impeach the secretary of defense?
Republicans quickly turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms rout
President Donald Trump may have made the decision to launch the war that tanked voters’ support for the GOP and dealt them a midterm shellacking. But the historic losses are accelerating a push for someone else to take the fall: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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.
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 staff damaged historic WWII-era Eisenhower globe trying to move it to his office
The globe was especially notable because it had green pen or marker notations where Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower marked areas in Europe, three U.S. officials said.
White House denies Hegseth, Rubio will leave jobs amid Republican election fallout
The Trump administration has downplayed reports the pair could be on their way out after heavy Republicans election losses.
Pete Hegseth’s Reported Political Backup Plan Emerges Amid Impeachment Push
Pete Hegseth may be considering a political move as pressure grows over his tenure in the Trump administration. The defense secretary is reportedly interested in a possible Tennessee Senate appointmen...
GOP branded ‘sinking ship’ as Republicans block efforts to impeach Hegseth
Trump hails ‘exoneration of a Great American Patriot’ as moves against his defense secretary fail for now
Massie seeks to force vote on Hegseth impeachment
Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Monday as Kentucky's two new incoming Congress members arrived on Capitol Hill.
WA Rep. Adam Smith vows Pentagon oversight; supports Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Adam Smith is poised to chair the Armed Services Committee, placing him at the center of probes into the Trump administration's handling of the Iran war.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."
Outgoing Congress returns for busy week of funding fights and a possible Hegseth impeachment vote
The outgoing Congress returns this week facing funding deadlines and a possible impeachment vote of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Analysis: Hegseth fights for his political life with appeal to Trump
The defence secretary may be facing impeachment, writes Gary O'Donoghue, but it is Trump who could determine his fate.
ECU political science professor and residents speak about Hegseth impeachment vote
ECU political science professor and residents speak about Hegseth impeachment vote
Republican-led House rejects Hegseth impeachment effort
The defense secretary has survived an attempt to remove him from office that was led by Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican Trump critic.
Republican Thomas Massie will force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Pete 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.
Top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries 'a hard yes' on impeaching Pete Hegseth
Democrats swept to power after historic midterm election success and are now eyeing the Trump administration for revenge.
Why is Hegseth facing impeachment? Inside the 8 articles on Iran, Maduro and more
Trump stands by Hegseth after election losses, but other Republicans want him out
The U.S. defense secretary is facing intense political backlash over the costly and unpopular war with Iran, which the president acknowledged was partly to blame for the drubbing that the GOP took in ...
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."
House GOP Saves Hegseth—for Now—and Picks Jordan to Lead | WSJ Politics Newsletter for Nov. 11
Plus, lawmakers want tighter export controls in the wake of the Nvidia scandal, and allies worry over Washington’s pivot on European security
House blocks Massie's effort to impeach Hegseth, voting to kill resolution
WATCH LIVE: House expected to hold preliminary vote on Hegseth impeachment as GOP chooses next leader
Hegseth lashes out at critics calling for his firing
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a video message on Thursday defending his tenure and vowing to fight for his job.
‘Hegseth has been a disaster’: Sen. Kelly tells CNN
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) called Trump’s handling of the Iran war a “complete disaster,” as he argued Democrats should use congressional power to push for an end to the conflict.
Hegseth calls impeachment effort a ‘farce’ ahead of possible House vote
The House could vote Tuesday to impeach Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, a move that could make him just the third Cabinet member ever impeached.
A Warrior Secretary and a Lesson at the Tomb of the Unknowns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s highly cultivated brand took a hit during an encounter with an Army sentinel at Arlington Cemetery.
Hegseth on Vance’s criticism of war: ‘Politics is not really my thing’
“It’s a farce, and it’s a stunt, and everybody knows it,” Hegseth said.
Live updates: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans
Pete Hegseth impeachment effort blocked by House Republicans, More than a dozen key races remain too early to call, Bernie Sanders won’t support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader.
Hegseth calls impeachment effort a ‘farce’ ahead of possible House vote
The House could vote Tuesday to impeach Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, a move that could make him just the third Cabinet member ever impeached.
Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury says she is "sincerely sorry” for missing a critical Hegseth impeachment vote
New Mexico Political Report – Riding high from a national rebuke of President Donald Trump’s economic policies and the war in Iran, Democratic voters and members of Congress filled social media on Tuesday with criticism of Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury and 10 other Democrats who missed a critical vote to advance impeachment proceedings against Secretary of […]
Massie sees ‘high probability’ Hegseth resigns before 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 President Donald Trump has continued to support Hegseth, […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says impeachment push is a ‘farce’
The defense secretary likened the effort by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie to Congress’ two failed efforts to impeach President Donald Trump.
Hegseth says Trump’s arch will be ‘generational national defense opportunity’
Trump officials on Wednesday presented their case to build the towering arch as a federal judge weighs whether to halt the project.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."
Hegseth awards medal to soldier who reprimanded him and aides at Arlington Cemetery
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth awarded the soldier who reprimanded him and members of his staff at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier a Joint Service Commendation Medal on Thursday.
Midterms 2026 results and latest updates: House could vote to impeach Hegseth this week; Mississippi and Alaska Senate races still too close to call
Republicans continue to reckon with a historic rout, and a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could come this week.
Hegseth not under consideration to be appointed to Senate
Neither President Trump nor Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the governor elect, have made moves to get the defense secretary a Senate seat in Tennessee.
Hegseth’s ‘fight, fight, fight’ video pours fuel on impeachment flames
In seeking to fend off impeachment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have strengthened his critics’ case for it.
Pentagon grants DHS permission to test heat ray weapon for potential use at border
The Pentagon has given the Department of Homeland Security permission to test a military-grade heat ray and develop tactics to potentially use it in operations at the southern US border, according to a memo signed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month and obtained by CNN.
Midterms 2026 latest updates: Trump questions election results; Mississippi and Alaska Senate races still too close to call; House could vote to impeach Hegseth this week
As Republicans continue to reckon with a historic rout, President Trump is now suggesting without evidence — as he did in 2020 — that voting machines were to blame for a bruising defeat.
The Latest: Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a ‘political spectacle’ as House vote looms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is slamming the impeachment effort against him. On Tuesday he used his first news conference at the Pentagon in six months to deliver a defiant and
Hegseth to hold Pentagon briefing amid renewed impeachment bid, Iran conflict
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
Trump tells ‘60 Minutes’ he has confidence in Hegseth
During an interview with 60 Minutes on CBS, President Donald Trump told Ross Douthat he expects to fire people as a result of Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, while expressing confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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.
Pete Hegseth to hold news briefing as he faces possible impeachment
Anti-Trump Republican Thomas Massie pursuing measures against defense secretary as Iran war blamed for party’s sweeping midterm losses
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: Impeachment articles 'a farce' and 'political spectacle'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called an impeachment effort against him over the war in Iran a "political spectacle" in a press conference Tuesday.
Hegseth says impeachment effort is ‘political spectacle’ before House vote
Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution accuses the Defense secretary of violating the Constitution and federal law, with a House procedural vote set for Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. EST.
Hegseth is set for his first Pentagon news briefing since May as he faces possible impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to give his first news conference from the Pentagon in six months.
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WATCH: Hegseth announces he will hold news conference on impeachment threat to defend his record
Republicans refuse to learn from their midterm drubbing
Chris Hayes says Trump and the GOP are doubling down on MAGA after a historic midterm defeat, including standing by Pete Hegseth.
GOP Rep. French Hill says he'll weigh whether Hegseth's actions merit "impeachment versus some other disciplinary action"
Democratic lawmakers apologize after absences on Hegseth vote
Some lawmakers were delayed returning to the Capitol from events, while others were out of town.
Hegseth: Impeachment effort is 'political spectacle'
Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke on an effort to impeach him at a press conference on Tuesday, saying "What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight," adding in his final days of congress, he is trying to "do damage" to President Donald Trump.
How each House member voted on the impeachment of Pete Hegseth
The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday evening to send an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively killing the movement to oust the defense secretary before the end of the year.
Hegseth condemns impeachment effort against him as 'political spectacle'
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is condemning the impeachment effort against him as 'a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment.'
Defense secretary calls impeachment effort 'a political spectacle'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is defending his actions and calling the impeachment effort against him "a political spectacle."
War Secretary Pete Hegseth calls impeachment attempt 'a political spectacle'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed the impeachment efforts against him as a "political spectacle" on Tuesday, seemingly accusing Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie of targeting him over "policy disagreements."