US House blocks Hegseth impeachment bid for now

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The US House of Representatives voted to refer impeachment articles against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, effectively blocking the effort for now. The resolution accused him of waging war on Iran without congressional approval. The 211-204 vote on Tuesday saw only Republican congressman Thomas Massie support the measure, with President Donald Trump celebrating the outcome and praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot". Hegseth called the effort a "farce" and "sabotage". Democrats, who take control of Congress in January, can revive the impeachment resolution next year. Massie argued removing Hegseth now would allow Senate confirmation of a replacement while Republicans still hold power.


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