US Congress Returns for Lame-Duck Session Amid Hegseth Impeachment Push
· World · ABC News, CBS News, The Independent
The US Congress returned Monday for a five-week lame-duck session following midterm elections that granted Democrats majority control of the House and Senate. Lawmakers face a packed agenda, including government funding deadlines and the seating of at least 109 House freshmen—the largest incoming class since 1933. Republican Representative Thomas Massie is expected to reintroduce a privileged resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the recent Iran war. President Donald Trump stated he intends to keep Hegseth in his position despite mounting criticism from both parties over the military conflict. House Speaker Mike Johnson also faces internal pressure from Republican members regarding the chamber's legislative schedule.
Why it matters
The lame-duck session sets the stage for a bitter political showdown over defense leadership and government funding before power shifts in Congress.
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