Well, folks, Pete Hegseth is running out of friends in Congress, and the Republican leading the charge to impeach him is giving Donald Trump a chance to fire him first.
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against the defense secretary today, and even fellow Republicans are questioning whether Hegseth should stay. Trump now faces a choice: replace him while Republicans still control the Senate, or risk watching Democrats take over the process.
And speaking of Democrats taking over, Trump is already threatening to prosecute them for investigating his administration. Attorney General Todd Blanche went on CNN to defend the threats, only to struggle when Dana Bash pressed him on Congress’s constitutional oversight powers.
Then there’s the growing spy scandal involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang. U.S. intelligence reportedly warned the Trump administration months ago about Huang’s relationship with a woman suspected of working for Chinese intelligence. Yet, Trump is defending Huang even as the FBI investigates. Former CIA officer Steven Cash of The Steady State (@steadystate1) joins us to examine the national security implications.
We also share a personal story from Rose, a fellow Defy Ant and longtime legal immigrant in Massachusetts, who’s become afraid to leave her home because of ICE. She’s caring for her family while running an online antique shop, Belmont Hills Bazaar, and we’re hoping the DEFIANCE will show her some love.
Take a look at Rose’s shop: https://belmonthillsbazaar.etsy.com
THIS WEEK ON THE ANT HILL
TUES, NOV 10 — TRIVIA TUESDAY — Test your knowledge of defiance throughout history, and we’ll give a shoutout to everyone who gets all five right AND a $15 discount on any swag in our swag store!
WEDS, NOV 11 — MY DEFIANCE MISSION — On Mission Wednesdays, we highlight the defiance actions Members are taking in their own communities. Tell us your story here. Every action counts!
THURS, NOV 12 — SHOW US YOUR ANT-ITUDE! — We wanna see your DEFIANCE swag, your original artwork, your unique ways of shouting out your defiance to the world in creative ways. Send your pics to our editor here.
THURS, NOV 12 — DEFIANCE BOOK CLUB — Our current selection is: 1984 by George Orwell. We’ll be discussing Part 2, Chapters 7 & 8 on Substack Live @ 2:30 pm ET. It’s never too late to join the party! Visit your library or favorite bookstore to pick up a copy.
FRI, NOV 13 — DOGS (AND CATS!) OF THE DEFIANCE — That’s right…even our furry friends are sticking it to the man. Do you have a dog (or a cat or a horse or a rabbit or a ferret…) that would sooner lift their leg on Trump than play fetch? Send us a pic, and they might be featured in a future issue! Because fighting authoritarianism is hard work, a little fun is important too. :)
GROW THE DEFIANCE
DEFIANCE Members are absolutely crushing it, spreading the word about our club for the courageous to their friends. There is strength in numbers, and that’s exactly what defiance requires. Here’s how you can help build our numbers—and get a shoutout on the Daily with Miles and Xander:
Use the buttons provided to share your personal referral link on X, Facebook, or email. Or, copy the link (circled in the example below) to share it via text or other social platforms.
