Congress returns to face Hegseth impeachment vote after GOP losses

Congress returns Monday facing an imminent impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with Democrats expected to broadly support the resolution and some Republicans signaling they may join, following the GOP's midterm election losses. The resolution, pushed by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, targets Hegseth over the Iran war, which many Republicans blame for the party's electoral wipeout. House Speaker Mike Johnson previously blocked a vote in September, but his ability to delay now is uncertain as Democrats and some GOP members demand accountability. Newly elected lawmakers arrived for orientation amid a shifting political landscape, with Democrats emboldened by their sweep and Republicans sober about challenges ahead. Congress also faces leadership elections, a government funding deadline in mid-December, and Trump's appointment of Stephen Miller as chief of staff.