Live updates: Hegseth rips impeachment threat as ‘stunt;' GOP leadership elections loom

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held his first Pentagon press conference in approximately six months on Tuesday. During the briefing, Hegseth called a looming impeachment threat a "farce" and a "stunt." The impeachment effort was launched on Monday by Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, who filed eight articles of impeachment in the House.

According to The Korea Times, the resolution follows Massie's handling of the war against Iran and other actions. The Guardian US describes Massie as an anti-Trump Republican.

Donald Trump defended Hegseth during a press conference, stating the defense secretary "won two wars" and characterizing Massie as "sick" and a "stone cold loser." In the same conference, Trump addressed deportation policy, stating it is "very strong" and denying any suggestion of amnesty.

Separately, Republicans in Congress are scheduled to elect their leaders for the new Congress on Tuesday. This regrouping follows last week's midterm elections, which saw Democratic victories that flipped both chambers.

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