Pete Hegseth faces House impeachment vote this week

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces a potential House impeachment vote this week after a Republican lawmaker introduced articles accusing him of illegally waging war against Iran and abusing power. Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment, triggering a two-day procedural clock for a vote as early as Wednesday. Some Republicans may join Democrats in supporting the charges, though removal would require a two-thirds Senate conviction. The push follows Democrats' sweeping midterm victory, fueled by anger over the Iran war and fuel prices. Hegseth dismissed the effort as a "sham," while President Trump has pledged to keep him in office.


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