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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave his first news conference from the Pentagon in six months on Tuesday, just a day after a Republican lawmaker launched an effort to impeach him over his handling of the unpopular war against Iran and other actions.
Secretary of Defense War Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on November 10, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-TX) introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, saying he violated the Con
The backstory:
The Kentucky Republican’s resolution includes eight allegations spanning the way that Hegseth has managed the Iran war, the kidnapping of Venezuela’s then-President Nicolas Maduro, the launch of attacks in Yemen, and the alleged suppression of free speech. Massie alleges that Hegseth’s actions meet the bar of "high crimes and misdemeanors."
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What's next:
A House vote could come as early as this week, though the next steps remain uncertain. Impeachment by the House would bring charges against Hegseth; removing him from office would require a conviction in the Senate.
The Source: This story was written with information provided by previous report by Fox Local. This story was reported from Orlando.