Hegseth escapes impeachment due to traffic

Several Democrats missed a crucial vote on the impeachment of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing traffic issues in Washington D.C. The impeachment proposal was ultimately shelved by the House of Representatives, with Republicans voting to send the articles to the Judiciary Committee. If the absent Democrats had voted, the impeachment process could have proceeded. Some representatives blamed police escorts for blocking access to the Capitol, while others were returning from a political event. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries faced criticism for not ensuring party attendance at the vote, but he stated that the initiative would continue.