Trump weighs Hegseth's Pentagon future after midterm losses

President Donald Trump is consulting advisers about whether to replace Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following Republican losses in the US midterm elections, though no final decision has been made, according to CBS News. The report cites Admiral Brad Cooper and General Dan Caine as potentially blamed for the electoral defeat due to their roles in military operations against Iran. Vice President JD Vance linked the Iran war to the setback, saying voters want an end to the conflict and a focus on domestic issues. Trump denied plans to replace Hegseth, saying he is "doing a very good job," while Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was floated as a possible successor. White House Spokeswoman Anna Kelly affirmed confidence in Hegseth, who faces impeachment articles from Rep. Thomas Massie over the Iran conflict.