# GOP branded ‘sinking ship’ as Republicans block efforts to impeach Hegseth – US politics live

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gop-branded-sinking-ship-as-republicans-block-efforts-to-impeach-hegseth-us-politics-live/
- Published: 2026-11-11T11:15:22+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T11:48:40+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/live/2026/nov/11/donald-trump-pete-hegseth-impeachment-democrats-republicans-arlington-latest-news-updates
- Topics: Americas, Politics, World

## Key points

- Republicans sent Hegseth’s impeachment articles to committee.
- The referral passed 211–204, largely along party lines.
- Democrats may revisit impeachment when the new Congress meets.

## Summary

Republicans blocked a bid to impeach defence secretary Pete Hegseth, sending the articles to the House judiciary committee in a 211–204 vote. The result showed continued Republican support for Hegseth and reluctance to oppose Donald Trump, even after the party’s heavy midterm losses.

Republican Thomas Massie, who brought the effort, called the GOP a “sinking ship”; he was the only Republican to oppose the referral, alongside all Democrats who voted. Eleven Democratic representatives reportedly missed the vote, and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said members could discuss another effort when the new Congress begins in January. The article also reports that Jim Jordan won the contest to lead House Republicans and that a judge allowed Trump’s $10bn defamation lawsuit against the BBC to proceed.

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