Pete Hegseth has survived an immediate impeachment showdown — but the fight is far from over. House Speaker Mike Johnson cancelled votes and sent lawmakers home as Republican Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment push against the defense secretary threatened to force a politically explosive House vote.Massie’s move has opened a fresh Republican rebellion over the Iran war, with critics accusing Hegseth of violating congressional war powers and demanding accountability. Democrats quickly accused Johnson and GOP leaders of running from the vote, turning the Hegseth fight into another major pressure point for Donald Trump and his war strategy.
‘Hegseth Survived, For Now’: Mike Johnson Flees Impeachment Clash; Trump Faces Iran War Revolt
September 16, 2026
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