President Trump dismisses prospect of replacing Hegseth amid Iran war fallout

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Original Load Date Nov. 4, 2026, 8 p.m.
Last Updated Nov. 4, 2026, 8 p.m.
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WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth would remain on the job, even as he acknowledged that the war with Iran had contributed to Republicans' sweeping midterm losses and as Democrats prepare to use their new congressional majority to potentially inv...