WATCH LIVE: House returns to Washington after blowout election for Democrats
Summary
The House returned to Washington after Democrats won major gains in the midterm elections, while Republicans prepared for a change in control on Jan. 3, 2027. Lawmakers face a six-week lame-duck session, with a possible impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth among the priorities.Key Facts
- The House was scheduled to convene at noon EDT on Monday.
- Newly elected lawmakers arrived in Washington for orientation as outgoing lawmakers prepared to leave.
- Republican Rep. Thomas Massie advanced a resolution to impeach Hegseth over his leadership at the Pentagon.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson previously tried to block a vote on the resolution and sent lawmakers home early in September.
- President Donald Trump defended Hegseth, saying he had helped win two wars.
- Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats would support the impeachment resolution and accused Hegseth of abusing his power and undermining national security.
- Congress's lame-duck session is expected to last six weeks and includes work on a government funding package.
- Trump tapped aide Stephen Miller as his new chief of staff.
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