WATCH LIVE: Hegseth speaks at the Naval War College as possible impeachment vote looms
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
Congress is expected to consider a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during its six-week lame-duck session. House Speaker Mike Johnson may try to delay a vote, while Democrats and some Republicans have indicated they support impeachment; President Donald Trump has defended Hegseth.Key Facts
- The House and Senate have six weeks of scheduled work before the change of power on January 3, 2027.
- Congressional priorities include leadership elections and a government funding package.
- Republican Rep. Thomas Massie advanced the impeachment resolution despite objections from House GOP leadership.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson previously halted proceedings by sending lawmakers home early to prevent an impeachment vote.
- Trump defended Hegseth to reporters on Sunday, saying Hegseth had helped win two wars.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he supports the impeachment resolution.
- The article says a number of Republicans have signaled they may join Democrats in supporting impeachment.
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