US Republicans Stop Impeachment Against Hegseth

The impeachment attempt against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been halted by Republican lawmakers, much to President Trump's delight. Hegseth, facing scrutiny after the Republicans' poor performance in the midterms, remains in office for now. The House voted to refer the impeachment allegations to the Judiciary Committee, which is also Republican-controlled, effectively stopping the process. Hegseth has been criticized for his role in the Iran War and alleged military actions against drug trafficking. With Democrats set to gain control of Congress in January, further investigations into Hegseth's actions are anticipated. Hegseth has dismissed the impeachment attempt as a political spectacle.