Read · November 8, 2026
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he is a hard yes on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said on ABC's This Week on Sunday that he is "a hard yes" on the resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The resolution comes from Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and is expected to come to the House floor this week. "Pete Hegseth has got to go," Jeffries said. He said House Democrats will discuss the resolution on Tuesday. Hegseth has dismissed the effort, calling Massie a "disgruntled, defeated congressman."
- From the LeftNBC News: Jeffries says he is a 'hard yes' on impeaching Hegseth; NBC says it signals how other Democrats may vote.
Jeffries is a 'hard yes' on the Hegseth resolution; NBC says it signals how Democrats may vote.
Grade: C (76/100). Mixes in the reporter's opinion.
- CenterNewsweek: Newsweek pairs Jeffries' 'hard yes' with Rep.-elect Nancy Lacore's view and a Pentagon reply.
Newsweek pairs Jeffries' 'hard yes' with Rep.-elect Nancy Lacore's view and a Pentagon reply.
Grade: A (100/100). No problems found.
- From the RightNew York Post: The Post says Jeffries 'gloats' as a 'hard yes' and cites Axios on expected GOP defections.
The Post says Jeffries 'gloats' as a 'hard yes' and cites Axios on expected GOP defections.
Grade: C (70/100). Uses loaded words and uses an unnamed source or unsourced number.
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