Hegseth Impeachment Blocked, House Leadership Change, DOJ Charges Terror Suspects

House Republicans blocked an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, but lawmakers still have other ways to challenge the administration over the Iran war and its push for more defense spending.
House Republicans chose Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan to lead them in the minority, signaling a more combative approach as the party prepares to face a Democratic majority next year.
Federal prosecutors say three Iran-backed operatives were involved in nearly twenty attacks or attempted attacks across Europe and the United States, while a separate case involving a U.S. soldier accused of spying for Russia is raising new security concerns in Britain.

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(0:00) Introduction
(01:58) Hegseth Impeachment Blocked
(05:59) House Leadership Change
(09:48) DOJ Charges Terror Suspects

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