House Impeachment Vote on Hegseth Expected This Week

A vote on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is expected this week in the House of Representatives, with lawmakers indicating a high chance of success. The effort follows a Democratic midterm landslide and growing bipartisan criticism of his leadership. Representative Thomas Massie will renew his impeachment resolution on Monday, with Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries supporting it. Critics cite Hegseth's conduct in the Iran war, including a strike on a school, and other alleged abuses. Republican absences and defections could help the measure pass. If the House impeaches Hegseth, Senate conviction requires a two-thirds vote, a high bar. President Trump has expressed confidence in Hegseth and ordered the Justice Department to investigate impeachment proponents, while Attorney General Todd Blanche said the department would represent him.