Democrats' Congress Win Opens Door to Hegseth Impeachment Over Iran War

Democrats won majorities in both houses of Congress in the midterm elections, opening the door for them to investigate and potentially impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over his role in the war with Iran. Republicans attributed their electoral losses to the conflict, which disrupted global trade through the Strait of Hormuz and caused sharp price increases. Hegseth defended the war as a "courageous and historic effort," while Democratic lawmakers pledged strict oversight and called the conflict "illegal." Hegseth has faced previous scandals, including leaked strike plans and controversial military decisions. Representative Thomas Massie plans to introduce impeachment articles, while the Pentagon stated Hegseth remains fully committed to his role.