Republican files impeachment resolution against US Defence Secretary Hegseth

Republican congressman Thomas Massie filed a resolution to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing power by waging war against Iran without congressional approval and in the absence of an imminent threat. The eight articles of impeachment allege Hegseth violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973, ignored laws minimising civilian casualties, conducted extrajudicial killings of alleged drug traffickers, suppressed free speech, and kidnapped a foreign leader. Massie cited over 200 civilian casualties at an Iranian school hit by US missiles. Hegseth dismissed the effort as politically motivated, backed by President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Republicans control Congress until January, but the House could pass the resolution if some Republicans join Democrats, though Senate conviction would still be required for removal.