Hegseth to hold rare news conference ahead of expected impeachment resolution

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a rare news conference for Tuesday to address an expected impeachment resolution in Congress over U.S. military actions in Iran and Venezuela. Hegseth defended the operations, including strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities and the capture of Nicolás Maduro, saying critics are taking issue with historic troop accomplishments. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has pushed the resolution forward despite House GOP leadership objections, with many Republicans blaming the Iran war for midterm losses. Recent AP Voter Poll data shows about 6 in 10 voters said the U.S. made the wrong decision in taking military action against Iran, though only one-third called the war crucial to their vote, below concerns about cost of living and corruption.