Impeachment push against Hegseth gains momentum after midterm elections

Politics · First reported 8 Nov, 12:45 · Updated 12:52

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Democratic leaders are backing an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while House Republicans are reportedly bracing for possible defections. The debate is unfolding alongside plans for broader investigations and disagreement among Democrats over priorities.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he supports a resolution to impeach Hegseth, which Republican Thomas Massie plans to introduce.
The impeachment debate comes as Democrats prepare investigations into the Trump administration following their midterm election victories. Some Democrats have urged the party to focus on other priorities as well.
A report says House Republican leaders expect enough defections from their party to pass an impeachment measure when it comes to a vote this week.

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Key facts

Proposed resolution: Republican Representative Thomas Massie plans to introduce an impeachment resolution.
Jeffries’ position: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he supports the resolution.
House vote timing: The left-side report says the measure is expected to come to a vote this week.
Planned Democratic investigations: Democrats are preparing inquiries into the Trump administration after their midterm election victories.