Republican files impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Hegseth

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has filed articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing the war in Iran and military actions in Yemen and Venezuela. The proposal was submitted in the House of Representatives on Monday. Massie, a longtime critic of President Donald Trump, alleges Hegseth broke the law or Constitution in eight instances. The House may vote on the measure by Wednesday, and if approved, it would move to the Senate, where a two-thirds majority is required for conviction and removal. Trump defended Hegseth, calling Massie a "loser" during a White House briefing. This is Massie's second impeachment attempt after Speaker Mike Johnson delayed the first until after the midterm elections. Democrats, including House leader Hakeem Jeffries, support the effort, citing Hegseth's role in the costly Iran war and the firing of General Charles Brown. Hegseth plans a press conference Tuesday, his first in over 180 days.