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Dems set to go after Hegseth, Musk following midterms rout

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Briefings

Democratic leadership plans to pursue impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following his role in the Iran war, while Elon Musk faces a potential congressional probe after Democrats win control of Congress in the January midterms. This follows a comprehensive midterm victory for Democrats, with the specific timing of the probe linked to their anticipated January takeover.

Key points

• Democrats plan to back impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth due to his role in the Iran war launched by Donald Trump in February.
• Elon Musk will face a congressional probe if Democrats take control of Congress in January following their midterms victory.

Context

Democratic leadership plans to pursue impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following his role in the Iran war launched by Donald Trump in February. Tech megabillionaire Elon Musk will also likely be the target of a congressional probe when Democrats take control of Congress in January following their comprehensive victory in the midterms, senior lawmakers said on Sunday.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the immediate post-midterm period; specific dates for the probe are not confirmed, and the exact timeline for the January takeover remains uncertain.

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