Pete Hegseth vows to fight impeachment, rejects resignation calls

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Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth vowed to fight a looming impeachment effort, defying calls to resign after Republican losses in the midterm elections. Hegseth defended the Iran attack as "courageous and historic," while President Trump said he intends to keep him. Rep. Thomas Massie will bring articles of impeachment when Congress returns Nov. 9. Republicans and Democrats expect enough votes for impeachment, with Democrats pledging aggressive oversight in January. Hegseth faces scrutiny over scandals, while seeking $1.5 trillion in defense funding.


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