Pete Hegseth rejected a Republican-led impeachment effort ahead of an expected House vote. Republicans were set to hold leadership elections after midterm losses, though some senators sought to delay their vote.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected impeachment charges brought by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie over the Iran war and other military operations. The House is expected to consider the measure under rules requiring prompt action.
U.S. consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, slower than in September but above forecasts. Energy inflation eased, while core prices rose 0.3% for a third straight month.
Dense fog contributed to two pile-ups on Bulgaria’s Trakia motorway, killing at least 11 people and injuring dozens. Reports differed on the death toll and how many vehicles were involved.
M John Harrison, 81, becomes the oldest Booker Prize winner with The End of Everything, a post-apocalyptic novel built around uncertainty after an unexplained catastrophe.
U.S. aircraft have left RAF Mildenhall amid heightened security and reports of a threat from Iran. Officials have not confirmed whether the moves were tied to a specific threat.
House Republicans will choose between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan for minority leader after losing the chamber. Senate Republicans also vote Tuesday, despite calls from some members for more time to assess the midterm defeat.
US, Russian and Ukrainian negotiators have resumed talks in Abu Dhabi, with security guarantees and territory at the center of discussions. A US official says the warring sides have shown some private flexibility, while European participation remains disputed.