GOP midterm losses put Pete Hegseth’s future in jeopardy
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Embattled US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces an impeachment vote next week as Republicans seek scapegoats for costly midterm losses.

Embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may be on the chopping block, as Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) told CNN he plans to trigger a vote on Hegseth's impeachment next week when the House convenes for its lame-duck session. The outlet reported that many Republicans, seeking a scapegoat for the Iran war, which is seen as partly responsible for the party's midterm losses, are expected to support the motion.