What to know Democrats failed to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as 11 members missed a key vote, sparking criticism. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark addressed the absences, noting Democrats lacked the numbers to win. Some Democrats blamed traffic and Republicans for the missed vote. The impeachment effort, led by Rep. Thomas Massie, was blocked by Republicans, who referred it to committee for further study. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. |