Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout

What happened: Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will stay in the job, calling him "doing a great job," as Democrats prepare to use their new congressional majority to investigate the Pentagon chief. Key numbers: 34% of U.S. Why it matters: The war and its economic fallout are widely seen as a major factor in Republicans' midterm defeat, and Vice President JD Vance placed the loss on the war. Hegseth is expected to be a major target for scrutiny and possible impeachment.

Trump said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will stay in the job, calling him "doing a great job," as Democrats prepare to use their new congressional majority to investigate the Pentagon chief.

The war and its economic fallout are widely seen as a major factor in Republicans' midterm defeat, and Vice President JD Vance placed the loss on the war. Hegseth is expected to be a major target for scrutiny and possible impeachment.