House Republicans block Hegseth impeachment attempt

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The Republican majority in the US House of Representatives has blocked an attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with a vote of 211 to 204 failing to advance the measure. The impeachment effort, led by Republican Representative Thomas Massie, was referred to a committee before a full vote. Massie accused Hegseth of exceeding authority in the Iran war and disregarding laws on civilian casualties. Hegseth denied the allegations, calling the process a "farce." Democrats will gain majorities in both chambers in January, potentially allowing them to revisit the impeachment effort. President Trump praised the vote's outcome, calling the attempt a "miserable failure."


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