Republican congressman files resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth

Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has moved to force a vote in the House of Representatives to impeach U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. According to The Guardian US, Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of abusing his powers and illegally waging war without congressional authorization.

The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald report that Massie claims the secretary abused the power of his office by waging war against Iran in the absence of an imminent threat and without congressional approval. El Pais notes that Hegseth has faced opposition from Democrats and limited support among Republicans following the war against Iran and the recent midterm elections.

France 24 reports that the move puts pressure on fellow Republicans to decide whether to remove the figure from the Trump administration following a defeat in the midterm elections.

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