Democrats push to impeach Hegseth as Jeffries backs resolution

Democrats are moving to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, with top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries saying he is "a hard yes" on the resolution, citing abuse of power and the Iran war. Outgoing Republican congressman Thomas Massie plans to introduce the impeachment resolution Monday, containing eight articles including alleged violations of the 1973 War Powers Resolution. Jeffries, the favourite to become House Speaker, told ABC that "Pete Hegseth has got to go." The move follows Democrats' midterm election landslide, giving them control of Congress in January. Jeffries has vowed to check the Trump administration but said Democrats are not currently focused on impeaching President Trump. The Pentagon has been asked for comment.