- House Republicans were successful in moving to block an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth led by Kentucky Republican Rep, Thomas Massie, over his conduct during the Iran war.
- The vote was 211 to 204 to send the charges to a committee. Massie was the only Republican who voted with Democrats against doing so.
- The eight articles of impeachment accuse Hegseth of constitutional violations, extrajudicial killings in drug-smuggling strikes, and abuse of power, charges he dismissed as a political spectacle.
- President Trump and Vice President JD Vance have vigorously defended Hegseth as House GOP leaders attempt to delay the resolution indefinitely by bottling it up in committee.
- Several Republicans have criticized Hegseth, with Senator Ted Cruz warning that it is extremely likely he will be impeached if he does not resign or face dismissal.
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