WATCH LIVE: Hegseth speaks at the Naval War College as possible impeachment vote looms

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is due to speak at the Naval War College as Congress returns for a six-week lame-duck session, with a possible impeachment vote among its first priorities. The vote matters because it reflects growing pressure over the Iran war, which some Republicans blame for their party’s midterm losses.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie advanced the impeachment resolution despite opposition from House Republican leaders. Democrats are expected to support it, and some Republicans have signalled they may join them; House Speaker Mike Johnson could still try to delay a vote. President Donald Trump defended Hegseth, saying his record of winning two wars made impeachment unwarranted.