Defense secretary dismisses impeachment effort as 'political spectacle'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has defended his actions and dismissed an impeachment effort against him as "a political spectacle." The articles, drafted by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, focus on Hegseth's role in military actions related to the Iran war, Yemen, and Venezuela. Hegseth stated that all operations were lawful, ordered by the commander-in-chief, notified to Congress, and executed by American troops. Massie alleges the actions constitute "high crimes and misdemeanors," arguing Hegseth's Pentagon leadership warrants impeachment. Hegseth framed the effort as an attack on American troops, saying the resolutions tell service members their service was a crime on the eve of Veterans Day. The House could vote on the resolution as soon as this week.