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U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a press briefing at the Pentagon on Nov. 10, 2026, in Washington. (Credit: Roberto Schmidt/AFP)
Add as preferred on Google Appointed defense secretary by U.S. President Donald Trump in January 2025, Pete Hegseth was confirmed by the Senate only after Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote, with three Republicans joining the opposition to deny him a majority.Less than a year later, on Tuesday, the House of Representatives spared Hegseth impeachment proceedings, at least for now, with the newly elected Democratic majority in Congress set to take office in early January. Read more US midterms: Arab-Americans increasingly turn against Trump The charges against him are conducting the war in Iran without congressional authorization, weakening safeguards for civilians, and carrying out extrajudicial killings targeting boats suspected of drug trafficking. Will Hegseth become the first casualty of the Republicans’ midterm election defeat as the war... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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