House GOP moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war

House Republicans are expected to vote as soon as next week on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following the GOP's significant midterm election losses. Rep. Thomas Massie plans to trigger the vote, with multiple GOP sources expecting it to pass. Republicans blame Hegseth for advocating the Iran war, which they say became a quagmire with no exit strategy, worsening the affordability crisis and triggering voter revolt. Vice President JD Vance stated "the reason we lost is the war," though Trump has defended Hegseth and denied plans to fire him. Trump personally likes Hegseth and has told aides he should fight impeachment efforts. Hegseth remains defiant, with his spokesman saying he is committed to leading the Pentagon through Trump's term, despite some advisers viewing him as an obvious fall guy.