Hegseth faces impeachment push as he prepares first Pentagon briefing in months

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold his first Pentagon news conference in six months on Tuesday, one day after a Republican lawmaker filed an impeachment resolution against him over the Iran war and other actions. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced the resolution Monday, focusing on Hegseth's handling of the conflict with Iran and military operations in Yemen and Venezuela. Massie called the actions "high crimes and misdemeanors," setting up a potential House vote by midweek. Hegseth has launched a social media campaign and vowed to defend his record, while President Donald Trump backs him. The impeachment effort follows Republican losses in last week's midterm elections, partly blamed on the war's economic impact.