Hegseth Vows to Fight Impeachment Push in US
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he will resist impeachment efforts after Republican losses in recent congressional elections. Lawmakers are scrutinising his handling of the Iran war, and Democrats are leading the impeachment push. President Donald Trump continues to back Hegseth despite rising pressure.
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Context: Impeachment is the process by which the US House can bring charges against a federal official, and removal requires a Senate vote. Such moves are often part of a wider fight between parties after elections.
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