House Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment Vote

House Republicans voted 211-204 to block an impeachment attempt against War Secretary Pete Hegseth, referring charges to committee instead of voting directly on eight articles filed by Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky. Massie's charges include waging wars without Congressional authorization and undermining civilian casualty prevention. Democrats supported the effort but lacked numbers with 11 absent. Hegseth denied the claims, calling it a stunt by "one disgruntled congressman," though 203 members voted with Massie. Over 40 civil society groups backed impeachment, citing alleged illegal actions including war in Iran and Yemen. Only two Cabinet secretaries have been impeached in U.S. history. Democrats plan further oversight and subpoenas, with Rep. Yassamin Ansari predicting Hegseth may not last two years.