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House Republicans block effort to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth
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Trump ally, accused of an array of illegal acts, had earlier condemned impeachment push as ‘a farce and a stunt’House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, rejecting allegations that the defense secretary had repeatedly violated the constitution through his handling of the Iran war and other conflicts globally.The vote came a week after Republicans lost control of the Senate and House of Representatives in their worst midterm election in more than a half century, and underscored how lawmakers remain wary of crossing Donald Trump, who has signaled his continued…
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- CNNHouse GOP blocks effort to hold Hegseth impeachment vote
- BBCUS House blocks bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete HegsethTrump welcomes the outcome, praising Hegseth as a "Great American Patriot", but Democrats can try again next year.
- Washington ExaminerHegseth impeachment dead … for now: House Republicans unite to block Massie’s effortsHouse Republicans successfully blocked Rep. Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Tuesday evening. The House of Representatives voted 211-204 in favor of sending the articles to committee, effectively ending the impeachment battle — for now. Massie, increasingly isolated from his own party, was the lone member of Congress to vote
- TimeHouse Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment, but Democrats Could Revive Effort in JanuaryThe House voted 211-204 to defeat a resolution brought by Rep. Thomas Massie
- GuardianHouse Republicans block effort to impeach Pentagon chief Pete HegsethTrump ally, accused of an array of illegal acts, had earlier condemned impeachment push as ‘a farce and a stunt’House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, rejecting allegations that the defense secretary had repeatedly violated the constitution through his handling of the Iran war and other conflicts globally.The vote came a week after Republicans lost control of the Senate and House of Representatives in their worst midterm election in more than a half century, and underscored how lawmakers remain wary of crossing Donald Trump, who has signaled his continued…
- New York Times(subscription required)Republicans Turn Back Effort to Impeach HegsethThe G.O.P. banded together to shelve impeachment articles against the defense secretary, sparing him from a damaging rebuke and potential ouster.
- Crypto BriefingUS House blocks impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete HegsethThe blocked impeachment effort highlights Republican control in the House, potentially stabilizing Hegseth's position amid ongoing controversies.
- AxiosGOP House rejects Hegseth impeachment effort
- MS NOWHouse Republicans block Hegseth impeachmentHouse GOP leaders were narrowly able to kill the impeachment resolution — at least for the time being.
- CBS NewsHouse blocks Massie's effort to impeach HegsethGOP Rep. Thomas Massie said Monday he would not bring up another resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- NBC NewsRepublican-led House rejects Hegseth impeachment effortThe Republican-led House rejected a push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over how he has carried out the war in Iran and other military hostilities.
- Al JazeeraHouse Republicans block Pete Hegseth impeachment effortHegseth has been accused of spearheading war on Iran without required congressional approval.
- The Atlantic(subscription required)Why Pete Hegseth Faces ImpeachmentA Republican lawmaker is forcing a vote on impeaching the defense secretary based on these eight charges.
- APPete Hegseth impeachment effort blocked by House Republicans
- Washington Post(subscription required)Hegseth impeachment effort is blocked by House RepublicansRep. Thomas Massie, a fellow Republican and frequent critic of President Trump, argued that the Iran war and the defense secretary’s controversial stewardship of the Pentagon were grounds for his removal.
- CNBCHegseth impeachment effort torpedoed in HouseGOP Rep. Thomas Massie, who has clashed with President Donald Trump, kicked off the Hegseth impeachment fight days after a blue wave midterm election.
- Financial Times(subscription required)House blocks impeachment of US defence secretary Pete HegsethCongressional effort to unseat incumbent over conduct of Iran war fails at first hurdle
- Fox NewsTrump defends Pentagon chief as Massie targets him: 'Hegseth should be praised, not impeached'President Donald Trump is defending War Secretary Pete Hegseth as GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky targets the Pentagon chief for impeachment.
