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House Republicans block Hegseth impeachment push
The US House voted 211 to 204 to send articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to a committee. This stops a floor vote for now. Republican Thomas Massie introduced the articles, citing the Iran war and other grounds. Hegseth called the effort a farce. President Trump praised him as a "Great American Patriot." Democrats can try again next year, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said they will.
Why it matters
It tests congressional limits on a president's war powers and Hegseth's standing.
Background
The US and Iran have been at war since February 2026. Hegseth was accused of waging it without Congress's approval.
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
- BBC News ↗Nov 10, 8:14 PM ET
- The Guardian ↗Nov 10, 9:24 PM ET
- The Hindu ↗Nov 10, 8:30 PM ET
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