Politics● ElevatedSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 2:50 PM
Republican leadership halts Congress activity and avoids impeachment of Hegseth
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Clarín · North America
The Republican leader in Congress suspended sessions, postponing the impeachment of the head of Defense until after the elections. The measure avoids a vote on the process, which criticizes the unauthorized use of force. The secretary is questioned for his management.
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