Hegseth defiant amid impeachment threat
Headline from NBC News · First reported Nov 4, 12:52 PM ET () · Updated Nov 5, 7:40 PM ET · 15 sources, 16 articles
What's being reported
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put out a new video amid a potential impeachment battle. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
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Hegseth defiant amid impeachment threat
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put out a new video amid a potential impeachment battle. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Defiant Hegseth tells US Democrats their impeachment push ‘won’t work’
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said he will “not back down” against a “lame duck” US Congress, and that the calls for his impeachment will “not work” in his first reaction after the Democrats’ landslide victory in Tuesday’s midterm elections. In a video uploaded by the Pentagon on Thursday…
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President Donald Trump said he intends to keep Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in his job, as Rep. Massie, prepares to introduce an impeachment resolution against him.
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Why Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"
It's a de facto motto in the Trump White House: "Somebody's gotta take the fall." Lately, that person looks like Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Why it matters: From the unpopular war in Iran to his bad bipartisan relations with members of Congress, Hegseth's record has made him the most…
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Hegseth dismisses renewed impeachment threat: 'It won't work with me'
Hegseth rejected renewed impeachment efforts on Thursday as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie prepared to reintroduce articles of impeachment following the midterm elections.
Hegseth vows to continue war with Iran amid bipartisan impeachment threats
Some Republicans said the midterm elections reflected the worst campaign in political history, with their party losing control of both the House and the Senate. Now, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be losing his job, facing bipartisan impeachment threats. Weijia Jiang has more.
Defiant Pete Hegseth lashes out in fiery video saying impeachment 'won't work with me' as ouster chatter reaches climax
Pete Hegseth broke his silence on impeachment threats in a fiery new video following chatter that he could be ousted from the Trump administration after the midterm elections.
Hegseth said he's not leaving the Pentagon despite calls for his impeachment
A defiant Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he wouldn't back down after this week's midterm elections saw Democrats take control of both houses of Congress.
Pressure mounts on US defense chief Hegseth after election rout
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny as Democrats plan to target him following Republican election losses attributed to his support of the Iran war. President Trump continues to back Hegseth despite repeated scandals.
Defiant Pete Hegseth claps back at foes demanding his impeachment after midterm romp
Pete Hegseth rejects impeachment push over his Iran war role and urges Congress to fund the Department of War; read what comes next.
Trump, Hegseth and other cabinet members that could face impeachment
Democrats have filed articles of impeachment against cabinet members and are also expected to target President Trump.
Hegseth demands $350B for military, fires back at Dem impeachment push
War Secretary Pete Hegseth urged Congress to approve $350 billion in military funding and vowed to fight Democratic impeachment efforts.
Impeach Pete Hegseth for the Disastrous Iran War
Congress shouldn't be afraid to remove the secretary of defense for his many war crimes and misdemeanors.
