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Morning News Brief: Hegseth impeachment, new House GOP leader, UK probes base plot

NPR | By Steve Inskeep,

Michel Martin

Published November 11, 2026 at 5:02 AM EST

Republicans block Hegseth impeachment, Trump ally picked to lead House GOP minority, UK investigates alleged Iran-backed plot.

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