Jeffries backs Hegseth impeachment as Democrats eye House power
Why it matters: Democrats are preparing for a new House majority, with Jeffries signaling oversight and accountability will be early priorities.
Hakeem Jeffries laid out an aggressive opening agenda as Democrats prepare to take control of the House in January, backing impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth while leaving open the possibility of further action against Trump administration officials. In an interview with PBS NewsHour, the New York Democrat said lawmakers should focus on accountability for actions taken so far, calling Hegseth the architect of a costly war in Iran that has hurt U.S. security and raised costs for Americans. Jeffries is poised to become speaker as Democrats head toward what PBS described as their largest House majority since 2008.