Pete Hegseth to hold news briefing as he faces possible impeachment – US politics live

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is due to hold a rare news conference as he faces House impeachment proceedings over alleged misconduct, including accusations linked to the Iran war. The effort comes after Republicans’ sweeping midterm losses, which Donald Trump and JD Vance blamed on the war, and highlights growing disputes over the administration’s military decisions and oversight.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced the impeachment articles on Monday; several accuse Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution by failing to consult Congress. Massie also criticised the administration over the bombing of a school in Iran and alleged that US troops were used to seize oil for large companies. Trump defended Hegseth, attacked Massie and said the Iran war was “effectively over”; the article also reports that the Senate voted 73-25 to advance consideration of a bill speeding up infrastructure permitting.