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Pete Hegseth faces impeachment and potential ouster after midterm losses

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is reportedly on "thin ice" following the midterm elections, with a potential impeachment by the House of Representatives looming. Several factors contribute to his precarious position, including his handling of the war in Iran and the need for President Trump to find a scapegoat for the party's electoral losses. The upcoming lame-duck session presents a narrow window for Trump to replace Hegseth before a Democrat-controlled Senate makes confirmation difficult. AI

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Pete Hegseth faces impeachment and potential ouster after midterm losses

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Isenstadt ·

    Why Pete Hegseth could fall through "thin ice"

    <p>It's a <em>de facto</em> motto in the <a href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/donald-trump" target="_blank">Trump</a> White House: "Somebody's gotta take the fall." Lately, that person looks like Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.</p><p><strong>Why it matters:</strong> …

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