Hegseth faces possible impeachment at first Pentagon briefing in months

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold his first Pentagon news conference in six months on Tuesday, facing a possible impeachment effort launched by a Republican lawmaker over his handling of the war against Iran. Rep. Thomas Massie filed an impeachment resolution Monday, citing "high crimes and misdemeanors" related to the Iran conflict and other military actions. The move follows Republican losses in last week's midterm elections, which many blamed on the war's economic impact. Hegseth has defended his record, calling the effort politically motivated, while President Trump backed him, asserting the Iran war is "militarily effectively over." A House vote could come by midweek, though next steps remain uncertain.