US House blocks impeachment push against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

Published 11 Nov 2026, 05:07 IST

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US House Republicans blocked a bid to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. A motion that had sent eight articles of impeachment to the House Judiciary Committee, sponsored by Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie, was rejected on Tuesday, with only one Republican opposing the motion. The effort, over the Iran war, was halted, delivering a victory to President Donald Trump shortly after his party’s midterm election defeat.

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left · 2 outlets

Pete Hegseth made the comment ‌at a news conference a day after U.S. Representative ‌Thomas Massie, a ‌Kentucky ⁠Republican, introduced eight articles of ⁠impeachment against him

The Hindu
center · 2 outlets

Congressman Thomas Massie says the House will first consider a motion to stop the impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Hindustan Times
right · 7 outlets

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing an imminent House vote on eight articles of impeachment introduced by outgoing Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky.

NDTV

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The Indian Express Center-Left Indian Express Group 08 Nov 2026, 22:22 IST

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 09 Nov 2026, 07:14 IST

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24 hours later
The Federal Center-Left New Generation Media Corporation Pvt. Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 07:57 IST

Republican Congressman initiates bid to impeach US Defence Secy Pete Hegseth

Impeachment resolution introduced by Thomas Massie largely focuses on US war in Iran but also includes Hegseth’s role in military actions in Yemen and Venezuela

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5 hours later
The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co. 10 Nov 2026, 13:25 IST

Pete Hegseth faces impeachment: Only 2 cabinet secretaries have been impeached in the US' 250-year history, here's how those trials ended

Congressman Thomas Massie has reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over military actions ordered by President Trump. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has expressed strong support for the impeachment efforts in the Congress. If passed, Hegseth would become…

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4 hours later
The Morung Express Center 10 Nov 2026, 17:27 IST

Trump says 'positive momentum' toward ending Iran war after talks with Qatari PM

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2 hours later
Livemint Center-Right HT Media Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 19:28 IST

‘No Secretary of Defence has ever been impeached’: Pete Hegseth defends Iran war actions amid removal push

“In the 250 years of our American republic, no Secretary of War or Secretary of Defense has ever been impeached for carrying out lawful military operations,” Hegseth told reporters.

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ABP Live Center-Right ABP Group 10 Nov 2026, 21:36 IST

Benjamin Netanyahu Calls Donald Trump ‘Every Day’ To Push For Resumption Of Iran War: Report

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 10 Nov 2026, 21:44 IST

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India TV Right Independent News Service 10 Nov 2026, 22:46 IST

Netanyahu calls Trump daily to push for fresh Iran strikes, regional leaders urge restraint: Report

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 11 Nov 2026, 04:50 IST

US House Republicans block effort to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 11 Nov 2026, 04:56 IST

US House Rejects Effort To Impeach Defence Chief Pete Hegseth

Republicans in the US House of Representatives on Tuesday blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, handing President Donald Trump a victory days after his party's crushing midterm election defeat.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media 11 Nov 2026, 05:04 IST

US House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Republicans approved a motion sending eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth to the House Judiciary Committee.

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India Today Center-Right Living Media India Current article 11 Nov 2026, 05:07 IST

US House blocks impeachment push against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth

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