House tables Hegseth impeachment resolution, halting process

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Tuesday to table a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, effectively halting the process. The motion to refer the articles to the Judiciary Committee passed 211-204, postponing the matter indefinitely. The impeachment resolution, filed by Republican Representative Thomas Massie, concerns Hegseth's role in the Iran war and U.S. military actions in Venezuela and Yemen. Hegseth has dismissed the effort as "sabotage" and expressed confidence it will fail. The vote occurred amid broader political tensions, with Hegseth's party colleague initiating the action. The decision to table the resolution means no further action is currently scheduled, though the articles remain formally pending.