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Wildest moments from Pete Hegseth's address to military leaders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly seeking appointment to a U.S. Senate seat in Tennessee to avoid potential congressional investigations or dismissal from the Pentagon.

Hegseth aims to succeed Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn if she wins her upcoming race for Tennessee governor.

The potential move comes amid concerns that Democrats could launch impeachment inquiries into Hegseth's leadership if they regain majorities in the midterm elections.

Democratic lawmakers are reportedly considering probes into Hegseth's handling of the conflict with Iran and the Signalgate sensitive communications incident.

Pentagon spokespeople dismissed the reports as anonymous beltway gossip, stating Hegseth remains fully focused on leading the War Department under President Donald Trump .

In full Pete Hegseth eyeing Senate seat as impeachment threat looms: report

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