Hegseth fights back as Democrats and Republicans call for his ouster

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces mounting pressure after the midterms, with Democrats and some Republicans calling for his removal, but he has vowed to fight back. He is under scrutiny for his role in the Iran war, which contributed to Republican losses. A Republican lawmaker plans to introduce impeachment articles against Hegseth next week, accusing him of breaking the law by waging an unauthorized war. President Trump has privately discussed replacing him but publicly supports him, while Hegseth released a video comparing attacks on himself to past impeachments of Trump. Democrats will control the House from January, making an impeachment inquiry likely. A potential replacement would need Senate confirmation under a Democratic majority, and a reported plan for Hegseth to take a Senate seat appears unlikely.