House Republicans halt impeachment push against Defense Secretary Hegseth

The US House of Representatives voted 211 to 204 on Tuesday to refer impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, effectively halting the effort. The Republican-controlled committee makes the move's passage unlikely. The resolution was introduced by Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky. The vote followed the chamber's consideration of allegations against Hegseth, with the referral serving as a procedural step that stalls the impeachment process. The move prevents a full House vote on the articles, which would have required a simple majority to advance. The outcome reflects the Republican majority's decision to block the impeachment push.