Democrats fumbled the Hegseth impeachment. That could be a blessing in disguise | Claire Finkelstein

The failed move could lead to a more robust effort against the defense secretary in the next Congress. Here's how it could look

A traffic jam, combined with disorganization on the part of Democrats, enabled House Republicans to scuttle the representative Thomas Massie's articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth on Wednesday.

While recriminations are now flying among Democrats, the fumble may have been a blessing in disguise. Democrats can now refocus the articles against the defense secretary, possibly to better effect.