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House Republicans defeat impeachment bid against Hegseth in narrow 211-204 vote

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The U.S. House voted 211‑204 to send eight articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, halting the immediate drive but leaving open the possibility of a revival by Democrats after they take control in January. The narrow vote, in which only one Republican opposed, was led by Republican leaders and backed by White House officials, quashing a bid sponsored by Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie and framed as a victory for President Donald Trump following the party’s recent midterm setbacks and amid criticism over the Iran war.

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  • left · 3 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 · 6 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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In a significant show of party unity following bruising midterm election setbacks, House Republican leaders and White House officials on Tuesday night successfully quashed an effort to impeach United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, averting a potentially humiliating floor defeat for President…

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  1. The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    Brent crude falls over $1 as Trump signals fresh US strikes on Iran are unlikely

    On Monday, oil prices experienced a downturn following Donald Trump's remarks about military options regarding Iran. He suggested that if negotiations were successful, further military action would likely be avoided. Despite this, concerns linger about potential shipping disruptions in the Strait of…

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  5. The Economic Times Center-Right Bennett, Coleman & Co.

    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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  13. The Tribune Center The Tribune Trust Current article

    House Republicans defeat impeachment bid against Hegseth in narrow 211-204 vote

    In a significant show of party unity following bruising midterm election setbacks, House Republican leaders and White House officials on Tuesday night successfully quashed an effort to impeach United States Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, averting a potentially humiliating floor defeat for President…

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