Hegseth faces impeachment resolution from a GOP member with little to lose

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging misconduct in the Iran war and other alleged violations of congressional war powers. The move could mark the first impeachment of a Cabinet secretary during the second Trump administration and signal what is to come when Democrats take control of Congress next year.

Massie argues that Hegseth has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with his duties and the rule of law, while Hegseth dismisses the impeachment push as politically motivated noise. The impeachment resolution restarts a two-legislative-day clock for House leaders to act. If the House impeaches Hegseth, removing him from office would require a two-thirds vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.

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