Veterans protest Hegseth at Capitol, call him a war criminal

Veterans gathered at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Veterans Day to protest Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, calling him a war criminal after an impeachment attempt failed in the House of Representatives. The failed impeachment resolution accused Hegseth of violating the Constitution by launching military actions against Iran and capturing Venezuela's president without congressional approval. Veteran Alice Mascitti, who served 26 years, expressed disappointment that he remains in office. Around 200 protesters from across the country held signs reading "Loyal to the Constitution, not the president" and "Impeach Hegseth, send the troops home." President Trump defended Hegseth at Arlington Cemetery and announced a planned triumphal arch, which protesters and Kennedy family members oppose.