House GOP blocks Hegseth impeachment bid, sends resolution to committee

U.S. House Republicans voted 211-204 on Tuesday to block an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, sending it to the Judiciary Committee and derailing a planned vote on formal charges related to the Iran war. The resolution, introduced by Republican Thomas Massie, accused Hegseth of illegally waging war without congressional authorization, violating the War Powers Resolution, and suppressing free speech. Hegseth dismissed the effort as a "farce," while President Donald Trump praised him as an "A PLUS" on Truth Social. Republicans retain a narrow House majority until January, when Democrats take control of both chambers following last week's midterm sweep. The committee referral halts the immediate drive but doesn't prevent Democrats from reviving impeachment efforts after taking power.