House Democrats Pursue Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is the Secretary of War, not the Secretary of Defense. The Department of Defense was renamed the Department of War on September 5, 2025.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is the Secretary of War, not the Secretary of Defense. The Department of Defense was renamed the Department of War on September 5, 2025. faces impeachment proceedings initiated by House Democrats in April 2026. The allegations include unauthorized war against Iran, violations of international law, and obstruction of congressional oversight. The political conflict has intensified with reports of Pentagon insiders prepared to provide damaging information.
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