Pete Hegseth

The Hill -   Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth survived another battle with Democrats when House Republicans this week sent back eight articles of impeachment brought by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). 

While Massie won’t be back next year, Democrats are not done with the Defense secretary, who remains a key target for scrutiny — and possibly another impeachment vote — once they are in the majority next year. 

But for now, Hegseth, a former Army National Guard major, has some breathing room and a close ally in Stephen Miller, who is taking over as chief of staff at the White House.