House Blocks Hegseth Impeachment Amid Iran War Fallout
💡 Why it matters
This vote shows Republican loyalty to Trump remains strong even after a historic midterm defeat, and sets up a future impeachment battle under a Democratic House.
House Republicans voted down an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faces accusations of illegally waging war without congressional authorization. The vote occurred a week after Republicans lost control of both chambers in the midterm elections.
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The Guardian
Pete Hegseth to hold news briefing as he faces possible impeachment – US politics live
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House Republicans block effort to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth
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BBC News
US House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, for now
2h ago
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The Guardian
Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth
1d ago
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