Republicans sideline impeachment push against Hegseth, who calls it a 'farce'

Summary

Republicans in the US House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to sideline a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Hegseth condemned the effort as a 'farce' and a 'stunt', called it 'sabotage', and defended his actions and policy decisions. He vowed to fight the push ahead of a possible House vote, describing it as the 'personal manifesto' of a 'disgruntled' congressman who is leaving office.

Timeline

1. Al Jazeera

   10 Nov 2026, 13:23 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera reports that Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth condemned the US House impeachment resolution against him as 'sabotage', called the effort a 'farce', and defended his actions and policy decisions.

2. CBC

   10 Nov 2026, 14:42 UTCSource ↗

   CBC reports that Republicans in the House voted Tuesday to sideline the resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and that Hegseth called it a 'farce' from a 'disgruntled congressman' who is leaving office.

3. ABC

   10 Nov 2026, 14:44 UTCSource ↗

   ABC reports that Hegseth vowed to fight the 'farce' impeachment push, calling it the 'personal manifesto' of a 'disgruntled' congressman, as members of Congress prepared for a possible vote in the coming hours.

4. Seeking Alpha

   10 Nov 2026, 15:34 UTCSource ↗

   Seeking Alpha reports, in its headline, that Pete Hegseth said the impeachment articles are 'a farce, and a stunt'.