Image source, AFP via Getty Images- Published6 November 2026, 01:31 GMT
The White House has denied rumours that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio might leave their jobs in a post-election shakeup of the Trump administration.
US media have reported there are calls to replace Hegseth - in particular over his handling of the Iran war, which is being blamed for heavy Republican election losses.
One outgoing congressional Republican has threatened to force an impeachment vote against Hegseth as early as next week. The defense secretary posted a video statement defending his record and denouncing the effort.
