Republican Lawmaker Files Impeachment Resolution Against Hegseth Over Iran Strikes

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has initiated impeachment proceedings against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing unauthorized orders for attacks against Iran. The House could vote on the matter as early as Wednesday. Massie filed a resolution accusing Hegseth of eight areas of misconduct, including exceeding his authority by advancing war against Iran without congressional approval. Hegseth announced his first Pentagon press conference in six months for Tuesday to address the impeachment effort. Following the Republicans' midterm defeat, the Trump administration faces pressure over its Iran war policy. Republican Representative French Hill did not rule out supporting impeachment. Removing Hegseth would require a two-thirds Senate majority, though Democrats will control both chambers starting in January.