House blocks Hegseth impeachment effort

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The US House of Representatives blocked an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, with Republicans voting nearly unanimously against the resolution. The chamber voted 211 to 204 to refer the resolution, introduced by Republican Thomas Massie and backed by Democrats, to the Judiciary Committee, preventing a full floor vote. Hegseth faced removal over his conduct and handling of the Iran war. The vote followed Republican losses in midterm elections, which some blamed on the Iran war and rising gas prices. President Donald Trump backed Hegseth, who called the effort a "show trial" and a "farce." Democrats will take control of Congress in January.


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