BBC News · General 'It's a farce': Hegseth's defiant response to impeachment effort 11 November 2026 · 02:40 UTC+11:00 Story summaryThe BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue breaks down how the US defence secretary defended his record after a Republican congressman launched an attempt to impeach him. Read at BBC News ↗ Opens the original publisher in a new tab. Full articles belong to their publishers; a subscription may be required. Europe Military & Defence Elections World News US Politics War & Conflict