The Republican House majority prevented the constitutional impeachment proceedings against Pete Hegseth

The Republican majority in the U.S. House blocked a vote on impeachment proceedings against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, temporarily saving him from removal. The House voted 211-204 to refer the eight-point indictment to the Republican-led Judiciary Committee. The charges include violations related to an unauthorized war in Iran and attacks on alleged drug traffickers. Republican Thomas Massie expressed disappointment, comparing the party's situation to the Titanic. Hegseth dismissed the impeachment attempt as a farce, while Trump celebrated the outcome as a victory. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries indicated that the Democrats might revisit the impeachment next year, potentially involving hearings on military policies.