House kills Hegseth impeachment effort, handing Pentagon chief a win
The House voted 211-204 to send an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, effectively killing the measure and handing him a political victory. The vote occurred on Nov. 10. Rep. Thomas Massie, the sole Republican to support proceeding, accused Hegseth of unconstitutional actions including waging war against Iran without congressional approval. Eleven Democrats and seven Republicans were absent, contributing to the narrow margin. Hegseth remains a controversial figure facing GOP frustration beyond the impeachment effort, though President Trump has pledged to keep him in office. Massie, who lost his primary to a Trump-backed candidate, leaves Congress at year's end.