{
  "id": 18422640,
  "title": "Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/hegseth-vows-to-keep-fighting-from-pentagon-defends-iran-war-18422640",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T02:32:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261106/hegseth-vows-to-keep-fighting-from-pentagon-defends-iran-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington — On Thursday, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a video message on social media, vowing to continue his fight against impeachment efforts in Congress and defending the Iran war as \"courageous and historic\" following the voters' backlash against Republicans in the recent midterm elections. Hegseth's statements came amid mounting taunts from his congressional adversaries and President Donald Trump's dismissal of questions about potentially removing Hegseth from his position. Trump has expressed support for the Pentagon chief. The top Democrat in the House of Representatives, Hakeem Jeffries, questioned Hegseth's continued presence by asking, \"Why is Pete Hegseth still around?\" Hegseth, a former Fox News host, has garnered a reputation as a polarizing figure, earning adversaries even within his own Republican Party. Critics in Congress have targeted his management of the Iran war, with Vice President JD Vance attributing Republican losses in Congress to the conflict, his dismissal of top military officers, and strained relations with lawmakers as they pursue a $1.5 trillion defense spending package. Democrats, who gained control of Congress in Tuesday's elections, have pledged to investigate and hold him accountable.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a video message on Thursday vowing to fight efforts in Congress to impeach him and defending the Iran war as “courageous and historic” after voters punished Republicans over it in this week’s midterm elections. Hegseth's remarks, posted on social media, came as taunts from his foes in Congress intensified and President Donald Trump swatted…",
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        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/hegseth-vows-to-keep-fighting-from-pentagon-defends-iran-war",
        "published": "2026-11-05T23:46:28.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/hegseth-vows-to-keep-fighting-from-pentagon-defends-iran-war",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:16:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Hegseth vows to continue war with Iran amid bipartisan impeachment threats",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/hegseth-vows-to-continue-war-with-iran-amid-bipartisan-impeachment",
        "published": "2026-11-06T00:32:35.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Hill",
        "title": "Top Democrat vows 'vigorous' oversight of Pentagon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/top-democrat-vows-vigorous-oversight-of-pentagon",
        "published": "2026-11-06T01:48:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Fortune",
        "title": "The Iran war has cost U.S. households nearly $2,000 each. New strikes could keep the bill climbing",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/the-iran-war-has-cost-u-s-households-nearly-2-000-each-new-strikes",
        "published": "2026-11-06T01:53:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Hegseth vows to keep fighting from Pentagon, defends Iran war",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/hegseth-vows-to-keep-fighting-from-pentagon-defends-iran-war-18432613",
        "published": "2026-11-06T03:09:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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