Trump shields Hegseth as House blocks impeachment vote

The U.S. House of Representatives voted on November 10 to block an impeachment resolution against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, preventing a full floor vote on the matter. The motion to refer the case to committee failed with 203 Democrats and one independent voting in favor, while all 211 Republicans present opposed it. Eleven lawmakers were absent, and Republican Thomas Massie was the sole GOP member to side with Democrats in initiating the impeachment effort. President Trump praised the outcome on Truth Social, citing military recruitment and foreign policy successes as justification for Hegseth. The failed vote leaves Democrats facing criticism over absent members, with further political fallout expected in January.