Massie files impeachment articles against Hegseth over Iran strikes

Rep. Thomas Massie has filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of "high crimes and misdemeanors" including illegally waging war against Iran. A House vote is expected within two days. The resolution lists eight charges, including three for violating the War Powers Resolution regarding Iran, one for ignoring civilian casualty laws, one for "extrajudicial killings" of alleged drug boat targets, one for suppressing free speech, one for capturing Venezuela's president without authorization, and one for illegally waging war against Yemen. Hegseth dismissed the effort as "sham articles," and President Trump said he will "stand by him." Massie, a defeated GOP primary incumbent, argues the impeachment highlights the balance of power between Congress and the executive branch. The resolution previously expired after Speaker Mike Johnson called an early recess to avoid a vote. While House passage is possible with Democratic support, conviction in the Senate is unlikely, requiring a two-thirds majority.