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Pete Hegseth’s political future could be on the line if Democrats win the House

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By Annie Grayer, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s political future could be on the line if Democrats win the House majority in next week’s midterm elections. A Democrat win of the House could breathe new life into an ongoing effort to impeach Hegseth, potentially convincin…

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  1. Washington Examiner

    Trump warns Democrats against impeaching Pete Hegseth if they win the House (opens Washington Examiner)

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    President Donald Trump cautioned congressional Democrats against impeaching War Secretary Pete Hegseth in the event they win back control of the House during next week’s midterm elections. “I think it’s terrible,” Trump said in response to a Washington Examiner question Thursday morning before leavi…

  2. The Hill

    Trump blasts Democrats over Hegseth impeachment chatter (opens The Hill)

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    President Trump blasted Democrats Thursday over their ongoing calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, whom they see as one of their primary targets, if the party takes control of the House. "I think it's terrible.

  3. Talking Points Memo

    Trump Warns Dems to Not Impeach Hegseth If They Win House. A Republican Is Already Planning to After the Midterms (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    President Trump is warning House Democrats of supposed consequences to come if they vote on articles of impeachment against the...

  4. KRDO

    The push to impeach Hegseth will gain momentum if Democrats win the House (opens KRDO)

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    By Annie Grayer, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s political future could be on the line if Democrats win the House majority in next week’s midterm elections. A Democrat win of the House could breathe new life into an ongoing effort to impeach Hegseth, potentially convincin…

  5. KESQ Palm Springs

    Pete Hegseth’s political future could be on the line if Democrats win the House (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Annie Grayer, Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s political future could be on the line if Democrats win the House majority in next week’s midterm elections. A Democrat win of the House could breathe new life into an ongoing effort to impeach Hegseth, potentially convincin…

  6. Newsweek

    Could Pete Hegseth Be Impeached? What a Democratic Midterm Win Could Mean (opens Newsweek)

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    President Trump has defended Hegseth, insisting he has done a "great job" and dismissed the demands for impeachment as "terrible."

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