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Pete Hegseth Survives US Impeachment Push as Trump Praises Pentagon Chief

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The US House of Representatives voted to block an impeachment effort against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Donald Trump commended Hegseth and dismissed criticism over foreign policy and strategy regarding Iran.

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Democratic lawmakers reacted angrily after several absent party members allowed the procedural motion to pass.

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The outcome ensures leadership continuity at the Pentagon, impacting NATO and UK defence alignment.

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