Coverage dated November 10, 2026

Vance denounces Hegseth impeachment push: 'This isn't about Iran'

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Vice President Vance on Tuesday condemned the impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying lawmakers are actually mad at Hegseth for taking on Pentagon bureaucracy, not the Iran war. “Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes? The question is absurd and the answer is: obviousl…

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  1. The Hill

    Hegseth on Vance's criticism of the Iran war: 'Politics is not really my thing' (opens The Hill)

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    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in a Tuesday morning press conference deflected Vice President Vance’s earlier criticism that the Iran war led to stunning Republican losses in the midterm elections, telling reporters he respects Vance “greatly” but was “not going to exchange any finger-pointing.

  2. Military.com

    Hegseth Claims Iran Victory in Press Conference as War and Impeachment Fight Continue (opens Military.com)

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    Pete Hegseth defended the Iran war and drug-boat strikes on Tuesday as Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment articles head toward a possible House vote.

  3. Axios

    Vance says Hegseth impeachment vote "isn't about Iran" (opens Axios)

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    Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said that the vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "isn't about Iran," but rather his willingness to take on challenges at the Pentagon. Why it matters: It's the latest instance of the Trump administration backing the embattled Cabinet member, who is faci…

  4. Washington Examiner

    Vance backs Hegseth as Congress prepares historic impeachment: ‘This isn’t about Iran’ (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Vice President JD Vance has sprung to War Secretary Pete Hegseth‘s defense after outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced articles of impeachment against the former Fox News personality this week. “Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes? The question is absurd and the answer is: obviousl…

  5. The Hill

    Vance denounces Hegseth impeachment push: 'This isn't about Iran' (opens The Hill)

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    Vice President Vance on Tuesday condemned the impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying lawmakers are actually mad at Hegseth for taking on Pentagon bureaucracy, not the Iran war. “Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes? The question is absurd and the answer is: obviousl…

  6. Breitbart News

    JD Vance Defends Pete Hegseth over Calls for Removal: 'Impeachment Has Become a Ridiculous Show' (opens Breitbart News)

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    Vice President JD Vance defended Secretary of War Pete Hegseth as he is facing impeachment efforts from Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), stating that "impeachment has become a ridiculous show that stands in for actual policymaking."

  7. HuffPost

    JD Vance Seems To Be Back On Team Hegseth 1 Week After Ripping Iran War (opens HuffPost)

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    The vice president defended the defense secretary one week after blaming the midterms loss on the Iran war.

  8. The Jewish Voice

    Hegseth Defends His Record and Iran War as Impeachment Vote Looms in Congress (opens The Jewish Voice)

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    Hegseth Defends His Record and Iran War as Impeachment Vote Looms in Congress Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting political pressure as he defends the Trump administration’s military operations in Iran and other overseas conflicts ahead of a possible House impeachment vote that could b…

  9. Al Jazeera

    Iran war live: Hegseth survives impeachment bid; Iran denies US talks (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Despite bipartisan opposition to the war, a bid to impeach Hegseth fails as Iran denies talks with US.