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Global Politics Thu, 05 Nov 2026 22:46:51 GMT Moderate confidence — 71/100

President Trump said Thursday that he does not intend to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, even as a push to impeach him awaits the House when it returns next week.
But the president acknowledged it would be easier to confirm someone new to lead the Pentagon before Democrats take control of Congress next year.

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President Trump said Thursday that he does not intend to remove Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, even as a push to impeach him awaits the House when it returns next week.
But the president acknowledged it would be easier to confirm someone new to lead the Pentagon before Democrats take control of Congress next year.

Sources: The Hill