The US House of Representatives votes to send a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to the Judiciary Committee, effectively ending the immediate attempt and preventing a planned Wednesday floor vote. Multiple outlets report the vote split 211 to 204 and describe the procedural maneuver as blocking the impeachment process from advancing on the House floor.
The impeachment effort is linked to Hegseth’s conduct and his handling of the war in Iran. Outlets also note that the move comes amid uncertainty in Congress as Republicans face the political fallout from recent midterm losses and as President Donald Trump signals support for Hegseth. Several reports add that the effort could be revived after Democrats take control in January, with Democratic leaders backing impeachment. Hegseth rebuts the effort, according to one account.
While all outlets agree on the vote outcome and the procedural effect, they differ slightly in emphasis—some foreground Republican unity and Trump’s backing, while others focus on how Democrats plan to use the January transition to renew the push.