Hegseth rejects impeachment bid after Republican election loss

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday rejected an impeachment resolution filed by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, calling it a "farce" and "political spectacle" following the party's midterm election defeat. Hegseth, speaking at a Pentagon press conference, dismissed Massie as a "discontented and defeated" figure and ordered the military to ignore the matter. The impeachment effort stems from Republican criticism blaming Hegseth's handling of the Iran war for the party's historic electoral loss. The resolution includes eight accusations, including waging war against Iran without congressional authorization and disobeying troop withdrawal orders. President Donald Trump praised Hegseth's response, while Vice President JD Vance has been among Republicans citing the Iran conflict as the main factor in the party's defeat.