Is Pete Hegseth on his way out? Trump weighs Pentagon leadership after GOP setback

US President Donald Trump is considering whether to retain Pete Hegseth as defence secretary after Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections, with the Iran war emerging as a possible factor in the administration's internal discussions, CBS News reported citing multiple sources familiar with the matter.Trump has raised the question with advisers and in phone conversations, although he has not made a decision on whether to replace Hegseth, the sources told the outlet. The discussions come as the administration faces questions over the political impact of the US war in Iran.Some White House aides believe senior military officials could also face scrutiny over the election outcome.

Adm. Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, and Gen.

Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, are among those who could face criticism because of their roles in advising on the Iran war, according to sources cited by CBS News.Vice President JD Vance has directly linked the conflict to the Republican defeat.