JUST IN: Trump's Arlington Honor Reveals What Melania Locked In Next

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth did not apologize for lawful operations, and he rejected the impeachment articles introduced by Congressman Thomas Massie as sabotage, according to a White House release Tuesday, with President Trump standing behind him.

A White House release detailed Hegseth’s Tuesday morning remarks dismantling the eight-article impeachment effort. Hegseth said all eight articles target lawful operations involving Iran, the cartels, Maduro, and Yemen—operations ordered by the Commander-in-Chief, notified to Congress, and executed by American warriors, including Operation Epic Fury and border and cartel operations. He called the impeachment effort a political spectacle driven by policy disagreements rather than high crimes or misdemeanors, and he delivered the line: “This is not patriotism; this is sabotage.” President Trump praised Hegseth’s defense and criticized Massie, while Vice President JD Vance voiced support. The White House release did not indicate any change in the operations cited by Hegseth, which he said were notified to Congress and carried out under lawful orders.

From the midday pool report, White House reporter Leonardo Feldman called a lunch lid until 1:00 p.m. At 6:00 p.m., the White House called a full lid for the night, closing press access for the remainder of the day.

The Office of the First Lady announced that Melania Trump’s Fostering the Future Together initiative is accelerating with four international gatherings before the end of 2026. The first lady’s office said the coalition now includes nearly 60 nations and is expanding its international reach. The announced sessions include the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, hosted by Mrs. Trump; the ASEAN Conference in the Philippines, hosted by First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos; the European Regional Conference in Poland, hosted by First Lady Marta Nawrocka; and the Caribbean Regional Conference in St. Kitts and Nevis, hosted by First Lady Diani Prince-Drew. The initiative builds on the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Mrs. Trump announced global technology partnerships with more than $23 million in commitments from Adobe, Amazon, Intel, Starlink, Google, and Zoom. Apple Executive Chair Tim Cook and PayPal President and CEO Enrique Lores were also named in the announcement.

The White House locked in the Wednesday Veterans Day schedule at Arlington National Cemetery. The daily guidance shows President Trump and the First Lady departing the White House for Arlington National Cemetery. Before that departure, the President participates in Executive Time at 8:00 a.m., closed press. At 11:00 a.m., they participate in the 2026 National Veterans Day Wreath Laying Ceremony, and at 11:30 a.m., President Trump delivers Veterans Day remarks. The in-town travel pool includes FOX, Sinclair, AP, AFP, NYT, Reuters, Getty, New York Post, Washington Times, iHeartMedia, and Center Square. Gary Franchi, Next News Network Chief White House Correspondent, presents this White House Rundown with streaming partner Trump Daily Posts, covering a secretary standing firm, a first lady expanding American influence, and a Veterans Day schedule already set. The program now turns to the broader stories driving the day beyond the White House gates.