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Pentagon chief Hegseth says impeachment effort is 'farce'

Told by 32 newspapers in 21 countries, between 03:00 and 11:00 on 10 November 2026.

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In short

Republican congressman Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote on impeaching US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to several outlets.1 2 3 4 Hegseth called the effort a farce, according to headlines from several outlets, with a House impeachment vote expected soon.5 6 7 8 Hegseth is reported to be holding a news conference before the vote, according to The New York Times and CBS News.9 10 11 Headlines from Clarín and Diário de Notícias also refer to reactions against the move, without further detail.12 13

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What newspapers from several countries agree on, where the accounts differ and who is involved, so each reader can draw their own conclusions.

Common ground

The U.S. House of Representatives blocked the impeachment process against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to most headlines.1 2 3 44 newspapers from 3 countries

Where accounts differ

According to Observador and ABC News, several Democrats missed the decisive vote and many attributed the absence to traffic in Washington; The New York Times reports a backlash against the Democrats for that absence.5 6 4
Al Jazeera asks whether Democrats saved Hegseth, while The Guardian says some Democrats who missed the vote blamed traffic.7 8

Who is involved

Republicans in the House, according to Diário de Notícias and CBS News, united to block the process.1 3
Democrats, according to the headlines, failed to pass the process because several lawmakers missed the vote.7 8 6 4

Background

2025Tulsi Gabbard served as Director of National Intelligence from 2025 to 2026, according to English Wikipedia.W

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The Guardian · United Kingdom · 03:15Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
Der Spiegel · Germany · 04:05Pete Hegseth: Republikaner Thomas Massie beantragt Impeachment-EinleitungRead at the newspaper ↗
Dawn · Pakistan · 05:20Hegseth likely to face impeachment vote this weekRead at the newspaper ↗
The Sydney Morning Herald · Australia · 05:40Pete Hegseth facing potential impeachmentRead at the newspaper ↗
The Hindu · India · 06:00Republican Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
The Express Tribune · Pakistan · 07:20Pentagon chief Hegseth expected to face House impeachment vote this weekRead at the newspaper ↗
The Indian Express · India · 09:10Why a Republican Senator wants to impeach Trump’s Defence Secretary Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
The New York Times · United States · 11:05Hegseth to Hold Rare News Conference as Impeachment Vote LoomsRead at the newspaper ↗
CBS News · United States · 11:05Hegseth to hold Pentagon briefing amid impeachment effortRead at the newspaper ↗
ANSA · Italy · 13:30Hegseth, 'sforzi per il mio impeachment sono una farsa'Read at the newspaper ↗
Fox News · United States · 13:15Hegseth rips impeachment push from outgoing Republican as 'farce,' 'stunt'Read at the newspaper ↗
Al Jazeera (state media) · Qatar · 13:40Pentagon Chief Hegseth calls US House impeachment effort a ‘farce’Read at the newspaper ↗
The National (state media) · United Arab Emirates · 13:15Pentagon chief Hegseth says impeachment effort is 'farce'Read at the newspaper ↗
PBS NewsHour · United States · 13:15WATCH LIVE: Hegseth holds news conference as House impeachment vote loomsRead at the newspaper ↗
CBC News · Canada · 14:45Defiant Hegseth calls Republican's impeachment resolution a 'farce'Read at the newspaper ↗
la Repubblica · Italy · 14:35Thomas Massie, il repubblicano libertario che vuole mettere sotto accusa HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
ABC News · Australia · 14:50Pete Hegseth vows to fight 'farce' impeachment pushRead at the newspaper ↗
RPP · Peru · 14:16Pete Hegseth en la cuerda floja: ¿saldrá el jefe del Pentágono del Gobierno de Trump?Read at the newspaper ↗
South China Morning Post · Hong Kong · 15:30Hegseth calls impeachment bid a ‘farce’ as he defends Iran warRead at the newspaper ↗
El Mundo · Spain · 15:30Pete Hegseth se defiende del intento de 'impeachment': "Es una farsa y un montaje impulsado por el resentimiento"Read at the newspaper ↗
BBC News · United Kingdom · 16:30'It's a farce': Hegseth's defiant response to impeachment effortRead at the newspaper ↗
Il Fatto Quotidiano · Italy · 17:01Usa, Pete Hegseth si difende dopo la richiesta di impeachment: “Una farsa. Orgoglioso della guerra in Iran, la rifarei”Read at the newspaper ↗
The Citizen · Tanzania · 18:30Pentagon chief Hegseth calls moves to impeach him a farce that will failRead at the newspaper ↗
El Universal · Mexico · 18:05Pete Hegseth tacha de "farsa" y "espectáculo político" el intento para destituirlo; prevén votación hoyRead at the newspaper ↗
La Tercera · Chile · 18:15Hegseth tacha de “farsa” el impeachment y subraya que “fracasará” al igual que los intentos contra TrumpRead at the newspaper ↗
NPR · United States · 23:50House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete HegsethRead at the newspaper ↗
Geo News · Pakistan · 23:40Pete Hegseth survives impeachment threat as Republicans derail Massie's pushRead at the newspaper ↗
Observador · Portugal · 00:15Proposta de impeachment de Hegseth arquivadaRead at the newspaper ↗
TASS (state media) · Russia · 01:00US congressmen turn down attempt to initiate Hegseth’s impeachmentRead at the newspaper ↗
Neue Zürcher Zeitung · Switzerland · 03:20Pete Hegseth ist noch einmal davongekommen: Der US-Verteidigungsminister entgeht einem Impeachment-VerfahrenRead at the newspaper ↗
CGTN (state media) · China · 03:07Hegseth defends war record amid US House impeachment effortRead at the newspaper ↗
Dhaka Tribune · Bangladesh · 11:40US Republicans derail bid to impeach Pentagon chiefRead at the newspaper ↗

Words in common

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