
The US Democrats have failed in their first major task after the midterms: the impeachment proceedings against the Pentagon chief. The reasons for this reveal the party's leadership chaos.
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The Democrats tried to initiate impeachment proceedings against Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth after the midterms.
Eleven politicians didn't show up to vote How the Democrats screwed up Pete Hegseth's impeachment
The US Democrats have failed in their first major task after the midterms: the impeachment proceedings against the Pentagon chief. The reasons for this reveal the party's leadership chaos.
By Marc Pitzke
November 12, 2026, 12:49 p.m

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