Pete Hegseth tries and fails to present a compelling defense ahead of impeachment vote

First reported by NBC News at Tue 7:42 AM · 9 outlets in all

1. Al Jazeera5hDid Democrats save Pete Hegseth from impeachment?Eleven Democrats are absent from procedural vote that narrowly shelves House impeachment vote against defence secretary.
2. Washington Examiner12hPelosi one of 11 Democrats who failed to vote in Hegseth impeachment bidEleven House Democrats, including Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), missed the vote to advance the articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday. The impeachment bid is effectively dead after the Republican-controlled House voted 211-204 to refer the articles of impeachment to the House Judiciary Committee. The move will most likely keep them stuck
3. MS NOW22hPete Hegseth tries and fails to present a compelling defense ahead of impeachment voteThe defense secretary is clearly in the midst of an aggressive public relations campaign intended to save his job. It’s not going especially well.
4. The Atlantic(subscription required)22hWhy Pete Hegseth Faces ImpeachmentA Republican lawmaker is forcing a vote on impeaching the defense secretary based on these eight charges.
5. The Hill22hHegseth says impeachment ‘not about me’:Presented by American Meat Producers Association {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Did you sleep (or commute) your way through Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s 8 a.m. EST press conference? We’ll fill you in, don’t worry. In today’s issue: House vote on Hegseth impeachment Senate GOP leadership vote delayed Peltola expands lead on Sullivan in Alaska Gas prices…
6. Axios22hVance says Hegseth impeachment vote "isn't about Iran"
7. New York Times(subscription required)23hHegseth Is Defiant as Impeachment Vote LoomsThe defense secretary has indicated that he will fight accusations that he violated the Constitution and federal law.
8. CNN23hHegseth’s Impeachment Pushback
9. NBC News26hPete Hegseth says impeachment push is a ‘farce’Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the effort to impeach him by an outgoing Republican congressman is nothing but a “political spectacle.”