Hegseth resists removal push as Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is resisting removal efforts after Democrats won both chambers, with Republicans blaming the war on Iran for their midterm losses.

• Republican Representative Thomas Massie said he will reintroduce eight impeachment articles against Hegseth when Congress returns next week.
• Hegseth said in a video posted Thursday that the impeachment articles are "bogus" and urged Congress to approve at least $350 billion in defense funding.
• Trump told reporters he intends to keep Hegseth, saying the defense secretary is "doing a great job."
• Vice President JD Vance said in a statement that the Republican Party lost the midterms because of the war.