US House Rejects Attempt to Impeach Defense Secretary
The Republican-dominated House rejected, by 211 votes to 204, sending the impeachment resolution to the Judiciary Committee.
TL;DR
- House Republicans blocked an impeachment attempt against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
- The resolution was rejected by a vote of 211 to 204.
- This action prevents the impeachment resolution from being sent to the Judiciary Committee.
- The move is considered a victory for President Donald Trump after his party's performance in the midterm elections.
- Democrats won significant victories in the midterm elections, which experts interpret as a vote against the war in Iran and rising fuel prices.
- Republicans will maintain control of Congress until the newly elected members take office on January 3.