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Hegseth Says Massie Bid Hurts Troops

Hegseth, Massie, Kailey Leinz, Tyler Kendall, Rick Davis, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Troy Downing, Lael Brainard, Kaylee Lines, Charlie Pellett, Jeanne Shanzano

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  • House Republicans are convening within the hour to determine leadership retention between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, with a secret ballot for the minority leader scheduled at 1:30 p.m. Eastern.
  • The House is expected to vote at 5:30 p.m. Eastern to table an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, though articles could be held until January if passed.
  • Impeachment proceedings are viewed as potential job security for Hegseth, while fears exist that a Democratic majority in 2026 could subject him to a "horrible two years" of investigations into spending, policy, and military treatment.
  • Leadership hopes remain that a new direction will facilitate reclaiming the majority and the White House in 2028, with a preference for advancing "good policy" over prolonged trials.
  • Bipartisan permitting reform is targeted for passage before the lame duck session concludes in 54 days.
  • Significant kinetic military operations against Iran could trigger congressional approval requirements regarding scope and duration, with the December 11th funding deadline becoming central due to war-related fiscal needs.
  • Markets anticipate a Federal Reserve rate hike in December driven by persistent inflation, with 50 basis points considered a viable option.
  • Historic high diesel prices are expected to exert inflationary pressure on the broader economy over a prolonged period.
  • AI data center infrastructure buildout may slow if state-level governance changes cap electricity price increases.
  • Voters are expected to demand relief through actions such as removing food tariffs to reduce grocery costs.
  • A federal housing administration program is projected to enable 2.2 million young people to purchase homes with a $1,000 down payment, relying on strong underwriting to maintain low default risk similar to past Biden-era zero down payment performance.