Republicans kill Hegseth impeachment vote despite election defeat

Republicans blocked the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with only one lawmaker, Thomas Massie, joining Democrats in the vote, defying the party's electoral losses. The 203-1 vote sent the resolution to committee, effectively killing it. Massie, who introduced the measure, faces political isolation as Republicans close ranks with President Trump despite the November 3 election defeat. Trump celebrated the outcome on Truth Social, calling it exoneration. The failed vote signals party unity ahead of a Democratic House majority in January, though Senate conviction would require a two-thirds majority.