Hegseth reportedly paints Iran war in rosy terms to please Trump

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly presents the Iran war to President Donald Trump in "rosy terms" to keep him satisfied, according to The Atlantic, amid White House concerns about transparency. The report says Hegseth is unpopular at the White House and often spins the conflict, which has been stalled for months, positively. Trump is reportedly seeking allies' opinions on Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine, a behavior preceding personnel changes. The Pentagon denied the claims, calling them "lies" and citing "decisive success." The war, launched February 28, has killed at least 23 U.S. soldiers, with no end in sight, and Hegseth could face impeachment if Democrats win the midterms.