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Hegseth defiant as efforts to impeach him gains ground

Hegseth defiant as efforts to impeach him gains ground

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U.S. Vice President JD Vance has vigorously defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth against a push for impeachment, calling the effort “absurd” and “ridiculous,” and saying it is driven by political resentment over military reforms rather than any constitutional wrongdoing. Vance added that the move, led by Rep. Thomas Massie, is a politically motivated distraction that could send the wrong signal to U.S. adversaries. At the same time, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington sees no need for fresh major military action against Iran, noted that sanctions are working, warned Tehran of retaliation and said Iran does not appear realistic about negotiations.

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  • left · 2 outlets

    Impeachment resolution introduced by Thomas Massie largely focuses on US war in Iran but also includes Hegseth’s role in military actions in Yemen and Venezuela

    The Federal

  • center · 3 outlets

    WASHINGTON: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday denounced a push to impeach him as a "farce" and defended his record leading the Iran war and other military operations under President Donald Trump. "It's a farce, and it's a stunt, and everybody knows it," he said at a Pentagon press…

    The New Indian Express

  • right · 3 outlets

    US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed impeachment efforts against him as a “farce” and a “political spectacle”, accusing a congressman behind the move of acting out of personal resentment. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Hegseth defended his military decisions, saying he stood by…

    ABP Live

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Besides charges related to the war in Iran, the articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth also include charges of extrajudicial killings in strikes on suspected drug traffickers

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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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    Economic sanctions working effectively, 'no need' for major combat operations against Iran, says Rubio

    PARIS: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said he saw no need to resume major combat operations against Iran because economic sanctions and other restrictions were working so effectively. "The economic campaign (against Iran) is so devastating that right now there is no need for major…

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  31. Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article

    Hegseth defiant as efforts to impeach him gains ground

    Besides charges related to the war in Iran, the articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth also include charges of extrajudicial killings in strikes on suspected drug traffickers

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