Hegseth to Face Impeachment Vote at First Pentagon Briefing in Six Months

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold his first Pentagon news conference in six months on Tuesday, facing a possible impeachment vote after a Republican lawmaker filed a resolution against him. The briefing comes amid the ongoing war with Iran and follows last week's Republican midterm losses. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed the impeachment resolution Monday, citing Hegseth's handling of the Iran conflict and military actions in Yemen and Venezuela as "high crimes and misdemeanors." A House vote could occur by midweek, though next steps remain uncertain as Republicans weigh the political fallout. President Trump has backed Hegseth, citing military successes, while Iran continues strikes on U.S. bases and shipping disruptions. Hegseth has launched a social media campaign, calling the effort "politically motivated" and vowing to defend his record through the end of Trump's term.