Democrats weigh impeachment of Hegseth after Republican midterm defeat

▲ Escalating

Democrats win House and Senate; fallout turns to Hegseth and the Iran war

Democrats won control of both chambers in Tuesday's midterms, and the focus on Wednesday and Thursday shifted to the fallout. Vice-President JD Vance publicly blamed the Iran war for the Republican defeat, while Democrats said they would cut living costs and scrutinise the administration. Reports say Democrats could adopt impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the House, though conviction would need Republican Senate votes. Alaska and Mississippi Senate races remain uncalled.

• Democrats took the House and the Senate; they take control of both chambers in January.
• Vance blamed the Iran war for the losses. Trump said Democrats did well and that the war may have played a role, but did not take personal responsibility.
• Thomas Massie has filed eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, the Guardian reports.
• Reportedly, Speaker Mike Johnson will not seek the House minority leader post.