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House Republican Moves to Impeach Hegseth Over Iran War, Then Congress Recesses

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House Republican Moves to Impeach Hegseth Over Iran War, Then Congress Recesses

πŸ›οΈ PENTAGON β€” An impeachment bid that dissolved the moment Congress walked out. πŸ“Œ LOOK CLOSER: Massie's motion forces members on record β€” vote yes or shield Hegseth β€” before a seven-week recess that removes all oversight pressure at DEFCON 1. With Hormuz mined and three active fronts, Congress just vacated the field. For Tehran, US domestic fracture on war leadership is a signal. For Trump, the recess clears space to act without Hill interference until after midterms.

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