Republicans Turn Against Pete Hegseth After Midterm Defeat, Impeachment Vote Looms

Published 06 Nov 2026, 10:20 IST

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left · 1 outlet

‘He’s screwed’: Why Pentagon boss Pete Hegseth is facing the heat after Trump’s midterm defeat

— The Indian Express
center · 1 outlet

Speculation rose that Hegseth could be in the line of fire for the Iran war, as Republicans lost the midterms, but he faced criticism for the war for months.

— Hindustan Times
right · 2 outlets

Rep. Thomas Massie plans to push for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when Congress reconvenes. Massie outlined allegations against Hegseth, including abuse of power and unauthorized military actions. He suggests that Hegseth's resignation would halt the impeachment process…

— The Economic Times

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Reported by: Jenipher Camino Gonzalez with AFP, Reuters Republicans in Washington continued to assess the damage on Thursday, after a resounding electoral defeat in the midterm elections two days prior saw Democrats take over Congress by large margins. Republican Party insiders told US outlets CNN…

Coverage arrived over 34 hours — first from The Economic Times, latest from The Indian Express.

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group Current article 06 Nov 2026, 10:20 IST

Republicans Turn Against Pete Hegseth After Midterm Defeat, Impeachment Vote Looms

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 06 Nov 2026, 19:23 IST

‘He’s screwed’: Why Pentagon boss Pete Hegseth is facing the heat after Trump’s midterm defeat

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 06 Nov 2026, 11:44 IST

Hegseth faced bipartisan Iran war criticism for months before GOP's midterm election defeat

Speculation rose that Hegseth could be in the line of fire for the Iran war, as Republicans lost the midterms, but he faced criticism for the war for months.

Compare on Varta → Read at Hindustan Times ↗

The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 05 Nov 2026, 12:16 IST

Why anti-Trump Republican Thomas Massie wants Pete Hegseth impeached; what the defense secretary can do to avoid the situation

Rep. Thomas Massie plans to push for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when Congress reconvenes. Massie outlined allegations against Hegseth, including abuse of power and unauthorized military actions. He suggests that Hegseth's resignation would halt the impeachment process…

Compare on Varta → Read at The Economic Times ↗