House blocks impeachment push against US Defense Secretary Hegseth

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The US House of Representatives has blocked an impeachment effort against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, with the Republican majority voting to halt proceedings. The motion, filed by Republican critic Thomas Massie, accused Hegseth of bypassing Congress with unilateral military actions in Iran and Venezuela. Hegseth dismissed the charges as a "political spectacle," stating he acted in coordination with President Donald Trump. The House voted 211-204 to refer the matter to the Republican-controlled Judiciary Committee, effectively ending the push. Democrats, who supported impeachment, will gain congressional control next year and may renew the effort.


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