Hegseth denounces impeachment charges in rare press briefing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth publicly defended his record Tuesday in the face of an impending impeachment vote, throwing off any remaining pretense that he views the defense secretary job as a nonpartisan role subject to congressional oversight. Hegseth spoke from the Pentagon briefing room for the first time since May, as the House of Representatives prepares for a vote on articles of impeachment against him that were reintroduced on Monday by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky.“It's what happens w