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Why is Hegseth trending?

Updated 10/11/2026, 04:00:21 UTC

Hegseth is drawing attention across 2 news outlets right now. The reports below are the current coverage, newest first.

The coverage

Newly-elected Democrats say holding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accountable, will be a priority in the next Congress.

President Trump has lashed out at efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the US war on Iran.

The articles accuse Hegseth of "high crimes and misdemeanors," including for waging war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution.

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