Hegseth could face renewed impeachment push if Democrats win control of the House
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth arrives for the ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting at Mactan Expo on October 28, in Cebu, Philippines. - Ezra Acayan/Getty Images Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s political future could be on the line if Democrats win the House majority in next week’s midterm elections. A Democrat win of the House could breathe new life into an ongoing effort to impeach Hegseth, potentially convincing more Republicans to get on board in a vote shortly after the elections. If that push fails, Democrats are planning to set their sights on the defense secretary if they have the…
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