Key Facts

• Trump praised Hegseth's leadership and support for service members during the Wednesday ceremony.
• The House voted 211-204 on Tuesday to refer eight impeachment articles against Hegseth to the House Judiciary Committee.
• The vote effectively halted the impeachment effort, but the committee is not required to take further action.
• Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced the impeachment articles.
• The articles accused Hegseth of conducting military operations against Iran without congressional authorization and continuing the conflict despite congressional opposition.
• The articles also alleged that Hegseth disregarded civilian protections, authorized unlawful strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels, participated in Nicolás Maduro's capture, and retaliated against Senator Mark Kelly.
• The article said Democrats are set to take control of the House in January and could renew efforts to impeach Hegseth.