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Jeffries backs impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he is a 'hard yes' on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He said Hegseth 'has abused his power.' House Democrats plan to discuss a possible resolution on November 10. Democrats also plan investigations of Trump allies. Impeachment would need a House majority to proceed.
Why it matters
It signals how aggressively Democrats may use congressional power against senior officials after taking the House.
Background
Hegseth is the US defense secretary and has overseen the war with Iran. Democrats won the House in the midterms.
The story so far
- Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner
- Hegseth fires senior Army general over alleged leaks
- Jeffries backs impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth
- Republican congressman files impeachment articles against Hegseth
- House Republicans block Hegseth impeachment push
- House blocks bid to impeach Hegseth; guard scolds his group
- White House threatens Democrats over planned oversight probes
Sources
- Al Jazeera ↗Nov 8, 7:07 PM ET
- The Straits Times ↗Nov 8, 6:58 PM ET
- The Guardian ↗Nov 8, 2:11 PM ET
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