Hegseth faces impeachment over Iran war and Maduro abduction

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces impeachment proceedings initiated in the House of Representatives by a Republican lawmaker, centering on allegations including the war against Iran and other misconduct. Representative Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of launching war on Iran without Congressional approval, violating civilian casualty laws, ordering extrajudicial killings, and abducting Venezuela's former president Nicolás Maduro. The House will vote this week, though conviction in the Senate requires a two-thirds majority. President Trump has defended Hegseth, calling him effective, while Democrats criticize him as an architect of an irresponsible war. Massie warned this is a milder version of what awaits if Democrats gain control, suggesting Trump replace Hegseth now.