House Republicans move to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran strategy

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie plans to introduce articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth upon lawmakers' return to Washington, with some Republican colleagues expecting the House to approve the measure. Hegseth faces blame for advising President Donald Trump to attack Iran without an exit strategy or consequence management plan, with Republicans saying he overestimated U.S. military capability and continues advocating escalation despite prolonged bombing failing to force Iranian capitulation. The Pentagon defended Hegseth, with spokesman Sean Parnell saying he will not yield to politicians seeking partisan points. Removal would also require a two-thirds Senate vote, and Trump has stated he is not considering replacing Hegseth.