Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats vow probes of Trump allies

What happened: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he is a "hard yes" on the resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which was spearheaded by outgoing Republican Representative Thomas Massie. Why it matters: Democrats, set to control both chambers after the November 3 midterms, plan investigations into the Trump administration. The White House said it is ready to counter those efforts. Key numbers: New Congress sworn in January 3. Senate conviction requires a two-thirds vote.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he is a "hard yes" on the resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which was spearheaded by outgoing Republican Representative Thomas Massie.

Democrats, set to control both chambers after the November 3 midterms, plan investigations into the Trump administration. The White House said it is ready to counter those efforts. Key numbers: New Congress sworn in January 3. Senate conviction requires a two-thirds vote.