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“US defence secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment push as a 'farce'”

“Impeachment proceedings against Pete Hegseth would need a two-thirds senate majority, even if the house voted in favour — a tall order.”

Hegseth calls impeachment push a farce at Pentagon press conference

Key points

  • US defense secretary Pete Hegseth brands impeachment push a farce and a stunt.
  • Congress inches toward a rare vote on impeachment over wars in Iran and Yemen.
  • Trump acknowledges war's impact on midterm losses and GOP control.
  • Massie introduces impeachment articles targeting Hegseth and military actions.
  • Hegseth defends operations and argues they were justified and heroic.
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    House takes up procedural vote on Hegseth impeachment.

    Republicans refer the measure to committee, 211-204; it alleges Hegseth illegally continued the Iran war.
    SourcesAl Jazeera23:53 UTCCNN02:14 UTCEuronews05:28 UTCNPR12:15 UTCThe Washington Times13:15 UTCThe Washington Post13:27 UTCLos Angeles Times13:33 UTCForbes13:42 UTCand 32 more