Pentagon chief Hegseth expected to face House impeachment vote this week
Prothom Alo (English) · ১০ নভে, ২০২৬
US Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing the Iran war without congressional approval and abuses of power. A House vote is expected, and sources say it could pass, though Senate conviction is unlikely. President Trump strongly defends Hegseth, while Hegseth vows to fight. Democrats promise further investigations.
পুরো খবরটি পড়ুনProthom Alo (English)-এর ওয়েবসাইটে খুলবেমূল কথা
Prothom Alo (English)-এর প্রতিবেদন থেকে হুবহু উদ্ধৃত
- Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, calls himself the secretary of war, part of his effort to rebrand a military he said was too weak and “woke” when he took office last year.
- Now, with an expected House impeachment vote this week, he could soon share something in common with an actual secretary of war.
- Congressional sources say the resolution may have the votes to pass even with President Donald Trump’s Republicans still controlling the House until Democrats take over on January 3.
বিসিএস ও ভর্তি পরীক্ষা তথ্য ছক (Exam Fact Sheet)
হাই-ইল্ড ডেটাপ্রিলিমিনারি নৈর্ব্যক্তিক ও লিখিত রচনায় কোটেশনযোগ্য সুনির্দিষ্ট পরিসংখ্যান
| ধরন | তথ্য | প্রতিবেদনের যে বাক্য থেকে নেওয়া |
|---|---|---|
Date | January 3 | “Congressional sources say the resolution may have the votes to pass even with President Donald Trump’s Republicans still controlling the House until Democrats take over on January 3.” |
Figure | $1.5 | “Some Republican lawmakers have expressed concern that if Hegseth stays, his strained relationship with Congress will undermine the Trump administration’s push for a $1.5 trillion defense spending package.” |
IELTS Reading practice
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Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, calls himself the secretary of war, part of his effort to rebrand a military he said was too weak and “woke” when he took office last year. Now, with an expected House impeachment vote this week, he could soon share something in common with an actual secretary of war.
William Belknap, who held that title in 1876, became the first, and to date only, civilian leader of the US military to be impeached by Congress.
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Question 1: Choose the correct answer.
1.William Belknap, who held that title in _____ became the first, and to date only, civilian leader of the US military to be impeached by Congress.
Question 2: Complete the sentence. Write ONE WORD from the passage.
2.Now, with an expected House _____ vote this week, he could soon share something in common with an actual secretary of war.
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How important is it for political rivals to work together after an election? Give your opinion.
Write a short answer of 4–5 sentences (30–250 words). State your opinion clearly, give a reason, and use a fact from this story as an example.
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