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Pentagon Chief Hegseth calls US House impeachment effort a ‘farce’

United States · Iran

Told by 31 newspapers in 21 countries, between 02:00 and 11:00 on 10 November 2026.

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In short

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a possible House impeachment vote this week, which he called a 'farce', according to several outlets.1234567891011 The New York Times reports that Hegseth will hold a rare news conference before the vote.12 NPR reports the House voted to effectively end the impeachment effort against Hegseth.13 Observador describes the proposal as shelved, while TASS says US congressmen rejected an attempt to start the impeachment.1415

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What newspapers from several countries agree on, where the accounts differ and who is involved, so each reader can draw their own conclusions.

Common ground

  • Pete Hegseth, US Secretary of Defense, is at the centre of criticism linked to the war with Iran, according to Observador and PBS NewsHour.122 newspapers from 2 countries

Where accounts differ

  • The Hindu says Trump backed Republicans who stalled an impeachment push against Hegseth over the Iran war; Observador asks whether Hegseth is a “scapegoat” for the war.31

Who is involved

  • Trump is reported by The Hindu as having backed Republicans who stalled the impeachment push against Hegseth.3
  • Senator Chris Coons is described by PBS NewsHour as a critic of Hegseth who favours his dismissal.2

Background

  • 2024Pete Hegseth was named Secretary of Defense by Trump in November 2024 and confirmed by the Senate, with a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance.W
  • 2025In June 2025, the US struck three Iranian nuclear facilities during the Twelve-Day War, which began with Israeli strikes on Iran on 13 June.W

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  • Daily Maverick · South Africa · 02:46Pentagon chief Hegseth expected to face House impeachment vote this weekRead at the newspaper ↗
  • CBS News · United States · 02:45Trump defends Hegseth as Massie moves for impeachmentRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Indian Express · India · 02:35Why US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment amid Iran warRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Guardian · United Kingdom · 03:15Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Der Spiegel · Germany · 04:05Pete Hegseth: Republikaner Thomas Massie beantragt Impeachment-EinleitungRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Dawn · Pakistan · 05:20Hegseth likely to face impeachment vote this weekRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Sydney Morning Herald · Australia · 05:40Pete Hegseth facing potential impeachmentRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Hindu · India · 06:00Republican Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Express Tribune · Pakistan · 07:20Pentagon chief Hegseth expected to face House impeachment vote this weekRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Fox News · United States · 13:15Hegseth rips impeachment push from outgoing Republican as 'farce,' 'stunt'Read at the newspaper ↗
  • Al Jazeera (state media) · Qatar · 13:40Pentagon Chief Hegseth calls US House impeachment effort a ‘farce’Read at the newspaper ↗
  • The National (state media) · United Arab Emirates · 13:15Pentagon chief Hegseth says impeachment effort is 'farce'Read at the newspaper ↗
  • CBC News · Canada · 14:45Defiant Hegseth calls Republican's impeachment resolution a 'farce'Read at the newspaper ↗
  • la Repubblica · Italy · 14:35Thomas Massie, il repubblicano libertario che vuole mettere sotto accusa HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
  • ABC News · Australia · 14:50Pete Hegseth vows to fight 'farce' impeachment pushRead at the newspaper ↗
  • RPP · Peru · 14:16Pete Hegseth en la cuerda floja: ¿saldrá el jefe del Pentágono del Gobierno de Trump?Read at the newspaper ↗
  • The New York Times · United States · 14:55What to Know About Thomas Massie, Leader of Drive to Impeach HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
  • South China Morning Post · Hong Kong · 15:30Hegseth calls impeachment bid a ‘farce’ as he defends Iran warRead at the newspaper ↗
  • PBS NewsHour · United States · 15:55WATCH LIVE: House expected to hold preliminary vote on Hegseth impeachment as GOP chooses next leaderRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Público · Portugal · 16:20Pete Hegseth, rosto da guerra no Irão, entre o impeachment e a demissãoRead at the newspaper ↗
  • BBC News · United Kingdom · 16:30'It's a farce': Hegseth's defiant response to impeachment effortRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Geo News · Pakistan · 16:40Defiant Hegseth blasts impeachment effort ahead of House voteRead at the newspaper ↗
  • The Citizen · Tanzania · 18:30Pentagon chief Hegseth calls moves to impeach him a farce that will failRead at the newspaper ↗
  • El Mundo · Spain · 18:40Thomas Massie, el rebelde MAGA que desafía a Trump y ha lanzado el impeachment para tumbar al secretario de DefensaRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Tehran Times (state media) · Iran · 20:55Massie forces House vote to impeach Hegseth over Iran war, Minab school massacreRead at the newspaper ↗
  • NPR · United States · 23:50House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Observador · Portugal · 00:15Proposta de impeachment de Hegseth arquivadaRead at the newspaper ↗
  • TASS (state media) · Russia · 01:00US congressmen turn down attempt to initiate Hegseth’s impeachmentRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Neue Zürcher Zeitung · Switzerland · 03:20Pete Hegseth ist noch einmal davongekommen: Der US-Verteidigungsminister entgeht einem Impeachment-VerfahrenRead at the newspaper ↗
  • CGTN (state media) · China · 03:07Hegseth defends war record amid US House impeachment effortRead at the newspaper ↗
  • Dhaka Tribune · Bangladesh · 11:40US Republicans derail bid to impeach Pentagon chiefRead at the newspaper ↗

Words in common

  • hegseth
  • impeachment
  • farce
  • pete