House Republicans warn Hegseth impeachment vote could pass this week

The House of Representatives is expected to vote this week on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, with several Republicans privately warning the measure could pass. Rep. Thomas Massie forced the vote by introducing a privileged resolution, which must be considered by Wednesday. The impeachment effort follows Republican losses in the midterm elections, which are partly blamed on the war in Iran and high gas prices. Massie's resolution includes eight articles covering the Iran war, strikes in the Caribbean and Yemen, and the extradition of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Republican absences from members who lost their elections could tip the vote, though leaders may attempt to table the resolution. The last Cabinet secretary impeached was Alejandro Mayorkas in the Biden administration, whose trial was quickly dismissed by the Senate.