Is Pete Hegseth still Secretary of Defense? YES

YES. Pete Hegseth is still Secretary of Defense.

Representative Thomas Massie formally introduced articles of impeachment on the House floor, but the full House has not yet voted, leaving the impeachment stage at 'articles_introduced'.

Verdict
YES
Impeachment stage
Articles of impeachment filed; the House has not voted
Prediction market
Kalshi: 6.0% chance he is out by 16 November 2026
Prediction market
Polymarket: 2.5% chance he is out by 15 November 2026
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