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Pentagon chief Hegseth calls moves to impeach him a farce that will fail

Pentagon chief Hegseth calls moves to impeach him a farce that will fail

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been calling U.S. President Donald Trump “every day” to urge a resumption of military action against Iran, a person briefed on the discussions said. An Israeli source quoted in a Financial Times report said Netanyahu wanted to resume strikes on Iran but was not actively pushing to restart the operation. Reports also note that Gulf leaders are urging the U.S. president to prioritise diplomatic efforts rather than fresh Iran strikes. No further details about the content of the calls or any concrete plans have been confirmed.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Pete Hegseth made the comment ‌at a news conference a day after U.S. Representative ‌Thomas Massie, a ‌Kentucky ⁠Republican, introduced eight articles of ⁠impeachment against him

    — The Hindu

  • center · 4 outlets

    WASHINGTON: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dug in for a fight Tuesday against his potential impeachment in Congress, telling reporters that a rogue lawmaker is targeting him over “policy disagreements” and not the high crimes or offenses the nation’s founders intended. The embattled Pentagon chief…

    — The New Indian Express

  • right · 4 outlets

    Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging war without congressional approval and abusing his powers. President Donald Trump defended Hegseth, while Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries backed impeachment.

    — Livemint

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Pete Hegseth made the comment ‌at a news conference a day after U.S. Representative ‌Thomas Massie, a ‌Kentucky ⁠Republican, introduced eight articles of ⁠impeachment against him

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  5. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Pete Hegseth faces impeachment: Only 2 cabinet secretaries have been impeached in the US' 250-year history, here's how those trials ended

    Congressman Thomas Massie has reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military actions ordered by President Trump. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed strong support for the impeachment efforts in the Congress. If passed, Hegseth would become…

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  11. Organiser Right Bharatiya Prakashan (RSS)

    Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment: Can Trump save Defence Secretary amid Iran war, midterm rout & Republican rift?

    WASHINGTON DC: Post the midterm elections, Republican fall, Democrat victory and a significant anti-Trump mandate by the US electorate, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing an impeachment threat in the US Congress. Thomas Massie, who represents Kentucky from the Republican party, has filed a…

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  17. The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. Current article

    Pentagon chief Hegseth calls moves to impeach him a farce that will fail

    Pete Hegseth made the comment ‌at a news conference a day after U.S. Representative ‌Thomas Massie, a ‌Kentucky ⁠Republican, introduced eight articles of ⁠impeachment against him

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  29. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Rubio hails 'very productive' Russia-Ukraine talks, wants Europe 'at the table'

    PARIS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday hailed US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi as "very productive" and said the discussions should be expanded to include Europeans at the table. Rubio was speaking after attending the meeting of G7 foreign ministers in Paris…

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  35. ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group

    Benjamin Netanyahu Calls Donald Trump ‘Every Day’ To Push For Resumption Of Iran War: Report

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been calling US President Donald Trump “every day” to push for a resumption of military action against Iran, according to a person briefed on discussions between the two sides. “Those who don’t want a war within the White House and outside have been…

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