Hegseth faces House impeachment vote this week
Congress returns today with House GOP leaders bracing for enough Republican defections to impeach Hegseth in a vote expected this week, alongside a looming government shutdown deadline.
House GOP leaders are bracing for enough Republican defections to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when the measure comes to a vote this week, according to Axios. The push gained momentum after Democrats’ midterm victories.
Hegseth has led the Pentagon through the Iran war. Now he faces mounting pressure from lawmakers, including some fellow Republicans, according to Stars and Stripes.
The impeachment vote arrives during a crowded lame-duck session. Lawmakers return to Washington this week facing a government shutdown deadline, leadership races and other unfinished business — all before Democrats take control in January.
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House poised to impeach Pete Hegseth after GOP midterm defeat
House GOP leaders are bracing for enough Republican defections to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when the measure comes to a vote this week.
Hegseth faces renewed impeachment push after Democratic midterm wins
Hegseth, who has overseen the military through the Iran war, faces mounting pressure from lawmakers including some fellow Republicans.
Congress is coming back to Washington. Here’s what to expect
Lawmakers return this week facing a shutdown deadline, leadership races, and unfinished business before Democrats take control in January.
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