Hegseth defies impeachment push over Iran war as House vote nears

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth rejected impeachment calls in a defiant video Thursday, calling Rep. Thomas Massie's push a "sham" ahead of a House vote next week. He vowed not to back down, echoing the president's stance. Massie, a Kentucky Republican, filed articles accusing Hegseth of waging hostilities against Iran for over 90 days without congressional authorization, violating the War Powers Resolution. He plans to force a privileged resolution vote, with some House Republicans believing it could pass. Trump has said he intends to keep Hegseth, though an adviser told Axios he is on thin ice. Supporters credit Hegseth with boosting morale and scrapping "woke" policies, while his spokesperson insists the department followed the law.