Republicans have blocked a motion to impeach US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the war on Iran.
Republicans block Hegseth impeachment motion
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Earlier reports and follow-ups on the same developing story.
- Hegseth impeachment: What is he accused of, and could he be removed?
- Pete Hegseth Digs in for Battle Against Impeachment Blitz
- House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
- Hegseth has remained defiant as Congress members deliberate articles of impeachment
- Hegseth impeachment effort torpedoed in House
- Iran war live: US House blocks Hegseth impeachment with 11 Democrats absent
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