Congressional leaders halted a proposal to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing the ongoing US‑Israel conflict with Iran as a backdrop to the debate. The measure failed to advance after a number of Democratic lawmakers were absent, leaving the vote short of the needed support. The outcome underscores the partisan divisions and procedural hurdles surrounding the impeachment effort.
US House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over US-Israel war on Iran as 11 Democrats miss vote.
