The push to impeach Hegseth has gained bipartisan support, including from Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, who said his removal warrants serious consideration. Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other Democratic leaders remain hesitant to pursue impeachment against President Donald Trump to avoid internal party division if they regain the majority in next month's midterms. The allegations against Hegseth center on the handling of strikes in Iran and the Caribbean, which critics claim involved unlawful killings and violated congressional war powers.
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Senate Vote to Stop Iran War Fails 49-50 Fueling Hegseth Impeachment
US Politics11 days ago
Military operations in Iran will continue under the direction of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after a Senate bid to halt the war was rejected on Oct. 10. The 49-50 vote came as House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House to prevent a vote on Hegseth's impeachment, a move Republican Rep. Thomas Massie described as the "Hegseth holiday." House Democrats are now aligning to remove the secretary, with Rep. Melanie Stansbury designating his ouster as one of the top three priorities for the caucus next year.
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