Hegseth vows to fight impeachment, defends Iran war record

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth vowed Thursday to fight impeachment efforts and defended the Iran war as "courageous and historic" after voters punished Republicans in this week's midterm elections. Democrats, who won control of Congress, have promised to investigate Hegseth's conduct of the war, his firing of top military officers, and his strained relations with lawmakers. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce impeachment articles next week, while Hegseth called the effort a "sham" in a video message. President Donald Trump praised Hegseth as having done "a fantastic job," though advisers say he could be replaced. Vice President JD Vance publicly questioned whether the Iran war cost Republicans control of Congress, as Hegseth faces potential scrutiny over Ukraine policy and military strikes in Latin American waters.