US House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Republicans approved a motion sending eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth to the House Judiciary Committee. The Republican-controlled US House on Tuesday night blocked an effort to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, voting instead to send the resolution to a committee.The Republican-controlled US House voted on Tuesday to stall an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. (REUTERS)In a narrow 211-204 vote, lawmakers approved a procedural motion to refer the impeachment resolution to a committee, effectively preventing it from advancing to a debate or vote on the House floor.The move, strongly backed by Republican leaders, dealt a setback to the measure introduced by GOP Representative Thomas Massie.This story is being updated.Deep DiveOjas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments. From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives. A graduate in Journalism and Mass Communication from Bennett University, Ojas brings over two years of experience in digital journalism. Before joining Hindustan Times, he worked with EssentiallySports, a leading digital sports media platform catering to American sports audiences, where he contributed across multiple editorial and engagement-focused roles. He also interned with Times Network at the Sports Desk, producing articles and video content across diverse sports, ranging from Formula 1 to football. Known for his commitment to factual and accurate reporting, Ojas was awarded a Certificate of Excellence in Editing during his college years. Beyond sports journalism, he closely follows international affairs and global developments, while also exploring documentaries from different cultures and regions around the world. A lifelong football enthusiast, Ojas has admired Lionel Messi since childhood and continues to draw inspiration from the football icon’s journey and legacy.Read More