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

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Morning News Brief

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

Hegseth Impeachment

Republican lawmakers have blocked a House vote on impeaching Hegseth, a Trump ally and Fox News host.

"The impeachment process is a political stunt and not grounded in the facts," said Rep. Tom Cole (R-OK), a member of the House Judiciary Committee.

New House GOP Leader

Republicans have chosen Kevin McCarthy as the new leader of the House GOP minority.

"I am honored to lead the House GOP minority team and work towards a brighter future for America," said McCarthy.

UK Investigates Base Plot

The UK is probing an alleged plot involving an Iranian-backed group and a UK-based charity.

"The investigation is focusing on possible money laundering and other financial irregularities," said a UK police spokesperson.

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<small>Source: NPR — read the original story there.</small>