Hegseth Calls Impeachment Push a Policy Dispute, Not a High Crime

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended himself Tuesday against a potential impeachment push, calling it a "policy disagreement" rather than a high crime, at his first Pentagon press briefing in six months. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, filed the impeachment resolution Monday, focusing on Hegseth's handling of the war against Iran and other military actions. The House could vote as early as midweek, following Republican losses in last week's midterm elections. President Trump has backed Hegseth, citing military successes, though Iran has continued strikes and disrupted shipping. Hegseth has released social media videos and received support from Pentagon appointees, with his spokesman vowing he will serve through Trump's term.