Attorney General Todd Blanche defends Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday amid GOP congressman's impeachment push.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near, as the conflict, in its seventh month, escalated with Saudi aircraft ​pounding Yemen and Houthi fighters launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faced questions over the stalled impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after sending lawmakers home early ahead of the midterm elections. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie had introduced eight articles of impeachment tied to Hegseth’s handling of the Iran war,