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House Republicans block impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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House Republicans successfully blocked an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with a vote to refer the measure back to committee passing 211-204. The effort, led by Representative Thomas Massie, alleged Hegseth defied Congress and illegally continued the U.S. war in Iran. The Trump administration strongly defended Hegseth, calling the impeachment charges absurd. This vote provides a temporary reprieve for Hegseth and Republican leaders, though Democrats are expected to revisit the issue after regaining control of Congress in January. AI

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House Republicans block impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Santaliz ·

    GOP House rejects Hegseth impeachment effort

    <p>House Republicans voted Tuesday evening to block an effort to impeach Defense Secretary <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/11/10/hegseth-press-conference-massie-impeachment" target="_blank">Pete Hegseth</a>, shielding a top Trump administration official from a politically emb…

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