Politics news · 11 November 2026

House sends Hegseth impeachment resolution to committee
The Republican-led House voted 211-204 to send Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, which effectively blocks it. Hegseth called the effort a farce and a stunt.

House rejects effort to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
The Republican-led House voted 211-204 to send Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee, which effectively blocks it. Hegseth called the effort "a farce" and "a stunt."

COP31 climate summit opens in Antalya without the US
Leaders urged faster climate action as COP31 opened in Antalya, Turkey, on Monday. The US administration is staying away from the talks for a second year running.

New Zealand election leaves no clear winner
New Zealand's election produced no clear winner, and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon leads a caretaker government while coalition negotiations take place.

Rubio says Iran war breakthrough unlikely
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a breakthrough in the Iran war is unlikely, citing what he called outrageous demands, according to CNBC.
