The House of Representatives blocked the impeachment of Pete Hegseth. Donald Trump announces the Democrats' defeat

The House of Representatives voted 211 to 204 to refer the impeachment motion against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, delaying any formal charges. Only Republican Thomas Massie opposed the referral. President Trump celebrated the outcome, criticizing the Democrats' impeachment efforts. The motion included eight charges related to military actions in Iran and Venezuela. With the current vote, impeachment is unlikely before the new Congress session begins on January 3, 2027. Some Republicans had previously criticized Hegseth but ultimately supported the committee referral, halting the impeachment process for now.