US House blocks Pete Hegseth impeachment bid in narrow vote

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US House of Representatives voted 211-204 to refer impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth to a committee.

Republican congressman Thomas Massie brought the motion over unauthorised military action in Iran.

President Donald Trump welcomed the outcome, praising Hegseth as a patriot.

Democrats are set to take control of Congress in January, leaving open the possibility of future action.

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