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Pete Hegseth

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a bilateral exchange with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 5, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Madelyn Keech)

House lawmaker moves to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The impeachment effort follows Republican losses in the 2026 midterm elections, which will give Democrats control of both chambers of Congress in January.

Brendan Carr participates in a panel discussion at the 2018 Conservative Political Action Conference. (Photo by Gage Skidmore)

FCC Chairman Carr deflects when asked if televised executions are legal

Legal experts say public executions in the U.S. violate international treaties, but broadcasting one that is streamed by the government is more of a legal gray area.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a teleconference with NFL players Aaron Jones and Elijah Higgins during their visit to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kuwait from the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., April 2, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth declares war on journalism

In an unprecedeted action, the Pentagon and the Department of Justice are partnering on efforts to crack down on legitimate news reporting based on leaked information.

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