What Happened
Pentagon Chief Defends Record Amid Congressional Pressure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed the effort to impeach him as a ‘farce’, stating that it is a political spectacle with no basis. The impeachment push, led by Rep. Thomas Massie, is centered on Hegseth’s handling of the Iran war and other military actions. Hegseth has defended his record, citing accomplishments in Iran and Latin America, and has likened the effort to previous failed attempts to impeach President Donald Trump. The impeachment effort may force House GOP leaders to bring the articles up for a floor vote, according to NBC News.