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Hegseth Avoids Impeachment Vote with Early House Recess

Updated 2026-09-16 18:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth avoided an impeachment vote after House leaders decided to leave Washington a day earlier than planned. The decision came as the House was set to consider articles of impeachment against him.

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Hegseth avoids impeachment vote with early House election recess

The House won't take a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after House leaders decided to leave Washington a day earlier than planned.

2026-09-16 18:34 UTC