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Hegseth's future as Pentagon chief
Trump says he intends to keep Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon says he will stay through Trump's term. Thomas Massie has filed eight articles of impeachment and plans a House vote next week, and Hegseth vowed to fight and asked Congress for $350bn. Jeffries says 'he's got to go', and a former top Trump foreign policy official has now called for his ouster.
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BloombergSat 7 Nov · 09:30 UTC
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing criticism for the unpopular Iran war that he championed, with a…
Developments
Saturday 7 November
1 development09:30 UTC· the latest
Former top Trump foreign policy official calls for Hegseth's ouster
Bloomberg reports Hegseth faces growing criticism over the unpopular Iran war, with a former top Trump administration foreign policy official calling for him to go after the GOP midterm defeat.
1 sourceBloomberg
BloombergBlueskySat 7 Nov, 09:30
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing criticism for the unpopular Iran war that he championed, with a former top Trump administration foreign policy official calling for his ouster after Tuesday’s GOP midterm election defeat.
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Friday 6 November
1 development11:58 UTC
Jeffries says Hegseth 'has got to go'
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries called for Hegseth's removal but stopped short of endorsing impeachment, offering few specifics on how Democrats would end the Iran war.
1 sourceNPR
NPRRSSFri 6 Nov, 11:58
He's got to go': Hakeem Jeffries calls for Hegseth's removal but stops short of impeachment Speaking with Morning Edition, Hakeem Jeffries discussed ending the Iran war, holding Trump accountable and calls for new Democratic leadership, but offered few specifics on how Democrat
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Thursday 5 November
4 developments19:28 UTC
Defiant Hegseth vows to fight impeachment, seeks $350bn
In a Pentagon video, Hegseth said impeachment drives by a 'disgruntled, defeated congressman' will not work and called the Iran war 'courageous and historic'. He also urged Congress to approve $350bn in military funding.
Washington, DCUS
4 sourcesFox News, South China Morning Post, Al Jazeera English, Reuters
Fox NewsRSSThu 5 Nov, 19:28
Hegseth demands $350B for military, fires back at Dem impeachment push Pete Hegseth urges Congress to approve $350 billion in military funding and vows to fight Democratic impeachment efforts.
The original postSouth China Morning PostRSSThu 5 Nov, 21:31
Defiant Hegseth tells Democrats their impeachment push ‘won’t work’ US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said he will “not back down” against a “lame duck” Congress, and that the drives for his impeachment will “not work” in his first reaction after Democrats’ landslide victory
The original postAl Jazeera EnglishXThu 5 Nov, 23:00
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has accused opponents calling for his impeachment of being “obsessed”. 🟠 LIVE updates:
The original postReutersBlueskyThu 5 Nov, 23:30
Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a video message on Thursday vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as “courageous and historic” after voters punished Republicans over i
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12:50 UTC
Trump tells ABC he intends to keep Hegseth
Trump said "I have every intention to keep him" as defense secretary, after reports he was weighing his removal.
1 sourceInsider Paper
Insider PaperTelegramThu 5 Nov, 12:50
JUST IN - Trump tells ABC News he intends to keep Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary: “I have every intention to keep him.” @INSIDERPAPER
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08:00 UTC
Pentagon says Hegseth will stay through Trump's term
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Hegseth will remain secretary until the end of Trump's term and will not be intimidated by politicians seeking points.
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1 sourceТопор Live
Топор LiveTelegramThu 5 Nov, 08:00RU
⚡️Хегсет сохранит пост министра до конца срока Трампа, — Пентагон. Помощник главы ведомства по связям с общественностью Парнелл отметил, что Хегсет не позволит запугать себя политикам, которые пытаются заработать очки для своей партии. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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00:41 UTC
Massie plans vote to impeach Hegseth with eight articles
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and plans to trigger a vote, CNN reported, as Hegseth looks likely to take the fall for the midterm losses.
Washington, D.C.US
3 sourcesThe Guardian · World, The Hindu, Insider Paper
The Guardian · WorldRSSThu 5 Nov, 00:41
Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump support JD Vance calls Iran war into question as Thomas Massie files eight articles of impeachmentSend us your questions about the US midterms results and Democrats’ ‘blue wave’Pete Hegseth is increasingly
The original postThe HinduRSSThu 5 Nov, 01:20
U.S. midterm elections 2026 LIVE: Republican U.S. House Speaker to step down; Zelenskyy hopes Democrat gains will bring more help for Ukraine President Trump says Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth doing 'a very good job' as questions swirl about his future
The original postInsider PaperTelegramThu 5 Nov, 01:54
BREAKING: REP. THOMAS MASSIE PLANS TO TRIGGER A VOTE TO IMPEACH SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH — CNN
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Wednesday 4 November
3 developments20:04 UTC
White House official hints Hegseth could be held accountable for war
A White House official blamed the Iran war for the midterm losses and suggested Trump may hold Hegseth accountable during the lame-duck session. Trump is reportedly not yet budging.
1 sourceFox News
Fox NewsRSSWed 4 Nov, 20:04
Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yet A White House official blamed the Iran war for midterm losses and suggested Trump may hold Pete Hegseth accountable during the lame duck session.
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18:29 UTC
Trump rules out firing Hegseth
Trump told reporters Hegseth is 'doing a very good job' and that he is not considering replacing him despite voter anger over the Iran war.
Washington, DCUS
2 sourcesТопор Live, Associated Press
Топор LiveTelegramWed 4 Nov, 18:29RU
⚡️Трамп заявил, что не собирается отправлять в отставку главу Пентагона Пита Хегсета после поражения республиканцев на выборах в США. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
The original postAssociated PressBlueskyWed 4 Nov, 19:02
President Trump says he's not considering replacing Defense Secretary Hegseth, despite voter dissatisfaction with the Iran war. President Donald Trump acknowledges the Iran war impacted the midterm elections but says he's not considering replacing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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16:46 UTC
Trump weighs removing Hegseth after midterm losses, CBS reports
Trump is asking advisers whether Hegseth should stay, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was floated as a possible replacement, according to CBS News sources.
Washington, DCUS
3 sourcesInsider Paper, Faytuks News, Топор Live
Insider PaperTelegramWed 4 Nov, 16:46
Trump is asking advisers whether Hegseth should go, with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis being floated as a possible replacement, CBS News reports, citing sources.
The original postFaytuks NewsXWed 4 Nov, 16:50
Trump weighs removing Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth following midterm losses -CBS News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is being floated as a possible replacement, according to a source
The original postТопор LiveTelegramWed 4 Nov, 17:55RU
⚡️Трамп обсуждает с помощниками возможную отставку главы Пентагона Хегсета, — CBS News со ссылкой на источники. Президент США интересуется у своих советников, следует ли Хегсету оставаться на своем посту после поражения республиканцев на промежуточных выборах в Конгресс. [�
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Sat 7 Nov · 09:30 · Bloomberg
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing criticism for the unpopular Iran war that he championed, with a…
Former top Trump foreign policy official calls for Hegseth's ousterFri 6 Nov · 11:58 · NPR
'He's got to go': Hakeem Jeffries calls for Hegseth's removal but stops short of impeachment Speaking with Morning…
Jeffries says Hegseth 'has got to go'Thu 5 Nov · 23:30 · Reuters
Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a video message…
Defiant Hegseth vows to fight impeachment, seeks $350bnThu 5 Nov · 23:00 · Al Jazeera English
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has accused opponents calling for his impeachment of being “obsessed”. 🟠 LIVE…
Defiant Hegseth vows to fight impeachment, seeks $350bnThu 5 Nov · 21:31 · South China Morning Post
Defiant Hegseth tells Democrats their impeachment push ‘won’t work’ US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said he will…
Defiant Hegseth vows to fight impeachment, seeks $350bnThu 5 Nov · 19:28 · Fox News
Hegseth demands $350B for military, fires back at Dem impeachment push Pete Hegseth urges Congress to approve $350…
Defiant Hegseth vows to fight impeachment, seeks $350bnThu 5 Nov · 00:41 · The Guardian · World
Pete Hegseth may take fall for Republicans’ midterm losses, despite Trump support JD Vance calls Iran war into…
Massie plans vote to impeach Hegseth with eight articlesWed 4 Nov · 20:04 · Fox News
Hegseth's future draws ominous predictions from insiders after GOP losses, but Trump isn't budging yet A White House…
White House official hints Hegseth could be held accountable for warWed 4 Nov · 19:02 · Associated Press
President Trump says he's not considering replacing Defense Secretary Hegseth, despite voter dissatisfaction with the…
Trump rules out firing HegsethWed 4 Nov · 17:55 · Топор Live
⚡️**Трамп обсуждает с помощниками возможную отставку главы Пентагона Хегсета**, — CBS News со ссылкой на источники.…
Trump weighs removing Hegseth after midterm losses, CBS reports