Republican Lawmaker Forces Impeachment Vote on Hegseth Over Iran War

Republican Representative Thomas Massie is forcing a vote next week on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating the Constitution by launching war with Iran without congressional approval. President Trump says he still supports Hegseth. Massie, a rare Republican critic of Trump, filed impeachment articles in September but GOP leadership blocked a vote. The resolution stems from the Iran conflict, which contributed to Democrats' decisive election victories. Republicans are privately blaming Hegseth for convincing Trump to attack Iran without an exit strategy. Massie argues removing Hegseth now is better than facing Democratic-led proceedings in January, when Democrats will control Congress and can block Trump's nominations. CNN and Fox News report Republicans expect the resolution to pass, with some defeated members possibly absent from the vote.