House Republicans face impeachment vote on Hegseth after midterm losses

House Republicans face an imminent vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie with eight articles, during the lame-duck session following their midterm losses. The articles accuse Hegseth of unauthorized war with Iran, extrajudicial killings in Caribbean boat strikes, and involvement in kidnapping former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Thin attendance could let Democrats force the measure, with GOP lawmakers split on supporting it. Hegseth dismissed the effort as "political theater" and plans a press conference Tuesday. Even if the House impeaches him, the Senate could dismiss the charges, though Massie warned members will face consequences for their votes in future elections.