Pete Hegseth First, Todd Blanche Next? Democrats Eye Impeachment Push

Newsweek · Alex Backus · 2026-11-06 04:45 UTC

Democrats are signaling tougher oversight of Trump officials, with some lawmakers raising the prospect of impeachment.

Democrats are preparing to ramp up congressional scrutiny of the Trump administration after sweeping both chambers in the midterm elections, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth already facing an impeachment push and Attorney General Todd Blanche emerging as another potential target.

Hegseth could face an impeachment vote as soon as next week, with Republican Representative Thomas Massie planning to force a House vote on articles of impeachment when lawmakers return to Washington.

Massie reiterated his plans Thursday, suggesting President Donald Trump should replace Hegseth “while he can still get the replacements confirmed in the Senate.”

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