Hegseth to hold first Pentagon press conference in six months amid impeachment push

U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold his first Pentagon news conference in six months on Tuesday, following a Republican lawmaker's impeachment effort over his handling of the Iran war and other actions. The briefing comes amid political fallout from last week's midterm losses. Rep. Thomas Massie filed the impeachment resolution Monday, citing "high crimes and misdemeanors" tied to the Iran conflict and military actions in Yemen and Venezuela. A House vote could occur by midweek, pressuring Republicans who blame the war for election losses, though Trump has backed Hegseth. Hegseth has launched a social media defense, calling the effort politically motivated, while Pentagon appointees have rallied behind him. Iran continues striking U.S. bases and disrupting shipping, despite Trump's claim the war is "effectively over."