A Pentagon impeachment showdown, plus defense funding in limbo

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faces a high‑profile impeachment battle while Congress debates major defense spending decisions ahead of the new year. President Donald Trump has publicly given Hegseth an A‑plus rating for his rebuttal of the impeachment effort, calling the accusations policy disagreements rather than high crimes. The situation adds uncertainty to defense funding as lawmakers work to finalize appropriations before the fiscal year ends.