Hegseth Survives Impeachment Vote as House Blocks Removal

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Pete Hegseth remains US Defense Secretary after the House of Representatives voted to refer an impeachment resolution to the Judiciary Committee, effectively blocking the effort for now. The 211-204 vote on Tuesday saw Republicans nearly unanimously oppose the resolution, following a heated internal party debate over midterm losses some blamed on the Iran war and rising gasoline prices. President Donald Trump had explicitly backed Hegseth. The decision may only delay impeachment efforts, as Democrats are set to take control of both the House and Senate in January, potentially enabling a new attempt.


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