Republicans block impeachment vote against Pete Hegseth

Republicans blocked an impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, preventing proceedings tied to his handling of the Iran war. The procedural move passed 211-204, sending the resolution to the House Judiciary Committee. The resolution, filed by Republican Thomas Massie with eight articles of impeachment, was effectively shelved until December's session end. Massie was the sole Republican opposing the referral, while 11 Democrats were absent, countering speculation about missing defeated Republicans. Hegseth earlier dismissed the impeachment efforts as a "political staging." The vote ensures no further action on the matter before the current session concludes.