House Republicans block Hegseth impeachment attempt

House Republicans on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, rejecting allegations he had repeatedly violated the constitution through his handling of the Iran war and other conflicts globally. The House voted 211 to 204 to send the impeachment resolution to the Judiciary Committee, effectively derailing a planned vote Wednesday on whether to bring formal charges against Hegseth.

Pete Hegseth, U.S. Defence Secretary said “What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight, and it’s not accountability. It’s a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. Time for one man’s final days in Congress to try to do damage to this president, this country, and most irresponsibly, the warriors who defend it. It’s a farce, and it’s a stunt. And everybody knows it.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Tuesday that the articles of impeachment against him, introduced by Republican congressman Thomas Massie, were done due to "policy disagreements."