{
  "id": 19201114,
  "title": "Impeachment Vote Looms for Hegseth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/impeachment-vote-looms-for-hegseth",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:15:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Intercept",
    "slug": "the-intercept",
    "url": "https://theintercept.com/2026/11/09/impeachment-vote-looms-hegseth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Calls for the removal of self-styled War Secretary Pete Hegseth have intensified on Capitol Hill as an impeachment vote may occur this week. Despite this, Hegseth has gained support at the White House and among MAGA supporters, according to disheartened Pentagon officials. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is expected to re-initiate his impeachment efforts on the House floor on Monday afternoon after coordinating with Republican leadership. Numerous Democrats have expressed willingness to join Massie's campaign since their recent midterm election victory. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who is likely to become the next House speaker, stated that he is \"a hard yes\" on the Hegseth resolution.\n\nCurrent House Oversight Committee Chair Rep. James Comer suggested that the votes for impeachment against Hegseth could be present. Rep. Yassamin Ansari, a leading advocate for impeachment, stated that there is a high chance of success in Massie's effort, citing violations of the law of armed conflict, targeting of civilians, abuse of power, and obstructing congressional oversight. Ansari filed six articles of impeachment against Hegseth in April, including claims of war crimes in Iran and the Caribbean, such as the bombing of a children's school. She emphasized that Hegseth's leadership is failing and poses a danger to everyone.\n\nHegseth's tenure has been fraught with mishaps, beginning with Signal-gate, where he violated security protocols and endangered U.S. troops and objectives. He has also faced criticism for the failed Iran war in 2026, specifically a strike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, which resulted in over 150 civilian deaths. Additionally, his purge of top military leaders, primarily women and minorities, has raised concerns. The Intercept has published an exposé quoting six current and former defense officials who support his removal, labeling him a war criminal and calling for his prosecution.",
  "summary": "“I think there’s a high chance that it will be successful,” a member of Congress told The Intercept. The post Impeachment Vote Looms for Hegseth appeared first on The Intercept .",
  "key_points": [
    "Impeachment vote for Pete Hegseth may occur this week.",
    "Rep. Thomas Massie re-initiating impeachment efforts on House floor.",
    "Six articles of impeachment filed, alleging war crimes and abuse of power."
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}