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On November 9, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended War Secretary Pete Hegseth as House members moved toward impeachment over alleged unlawful orders. Hegseth said he would address the effort at a Pentagon press conference on November 10.On November 9, Marco Rubio praised Pete Hegseth as House members pursued impeachment over alleged unlawful orders tied to the Iran war. Hegseth planned to address the effort at a Pentagon press conference the next day.On November 9, Marco Rubio defended Pete Hegseth as House members pursued impeachment over alleged unlawful orders. Hegseth was set to respond at a Pentagon press conference on November 10.