Following Republican losses in the midterm elections, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a video address vowing to continue military operations in Iran despite increasing pressure from lawmakers.
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Following Republican losses in the midterm elections, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth released a video address vowing to continue military operations in Iran despite increasing pressure from lawmakers.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has come under fire as Republicans point fingers following their poor performance in the midterm elections. Many lawmakers, including some Republicans, have criticized the defense secretary over his handling of the Iran war. In a new video, the defense secretary vowed to “finish what we have started.” Some Republicans say the Iran war was a big factor in their party’s midterm losses.
CBS News reported the story as "Hegseth says "we will not back down" as many Republicans blame Iran war for midterm losses."
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