Hegseth Impeachment Push, Trump Holds Off Iran Strikes, Congress Summons Nvidia's CEO

The House could vote this week on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over allegations that he violated federal law and Congress’ war powers, even as President Trump continues to stand by him.
Trump says U.S. allies in the Middle East want him to hold off on more strikes against Iran while talks continue, even as he warns the U.S. remains “locked and loaded” if that changes.
Congress is demanding answers from Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang as scrutiny grows over his relationship with a woman tied to a company reportedly investigated over whether restricted Nvidia chips were reaching China.

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(0:00) Introduction
(02:16) Hegseth Impeachment Push
(06:04) Trump Holds Off Iran Strikes
(09:43) Congress Summons Nvidia's CEO

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