Massie Renews Hegseth Impeachment Push Amid Scrutiny

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed not to back down amid calls for impeachment and congressional scrutiny after Democrats won control of both chambers in the midterm elections. He defended his handling of the Pentagon, including dismissals of senior military leaders and the rollback of diversity initiatives, and described the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran as an effort to prevent Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons. The war has become a central source of criticism, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance acknowledging that it contributed to Republican losses amid voter anger over rising energy costs; critics also fault Hegseth for advancing the conflict without congressional authorization and for lacking a clear exit strategy. Trump said he intends to keep Hegseth, despite reports he may consider replacing him, while Rep. Thomas Massie plans to renew his impeachment effort and says it could attract bipartisan support. Incoming Democratic leaders have promised investigations into the war, military leadership changes, and other Pentagon actions.