House blocks impeachment bid against Defense Secretary Hegseth
The Republican-led House voted 211 to 204 to block an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sending the charges to committee instead of advancing them. The effort was led by Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie, who was the only GOP member to side with Democrats. The eight articles of impeachment accuse Hegseth of constitutional violations, extrajudicial killings in drug-smuggling strikes, and abuse of power related to his conduct during the Iran war. Hegseth dismissed the charges as a political spectacle, while President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have vigorously defended him. House GOP leaders aim to delay the resolution indefinitely by keeping it in committee. Several Republicans have criticized Hegseth, with Senator Ted Cruz warning he will likely face impeachment if he does not resign or get dismissed.