Pete Hegseth vows to fight 'farce' impeachment push ahead of vote

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has vowed to fight an impeachment push he called a "farce" and a "stunt," as Congress prepares to vote on the resolution later today. He dismissed the effort as the "personal manifesto" of a "disgruntled" congressman. The resolution, introduced by outgoing Republican congressman Thomas Massie, accuses Hegseth of "high crimes and misdemeanours" related to US operations in Iran, Venezuela, and Yemen. If successful, Hegseth would become the first defense secretary impeached in 150 years, though removal would require a two-thirds Senate conviction, which is unlikely in the Republican-controlled chamber. The vote is described as "procedural," with Republican leaders possibly tabling the resolution or sending it to committee. Democrats support the move, and some reports suggest votes may favor it, though Hegseth has predicted failure, citing past impeachments of President Donald Trump. Trump has reiterated his support for Hegseth.