Republican lawmaker moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced a resolution to impeach U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of power abuse and violating international law in Iran, Yemen, and Venezuela. The House may vote as early as Wednesday. Massie, a Kentucky Republican and Trump critic, filed the resolution in the House, calling Hegseth "a threat to the Constitution" guilty of "serious crimes and offenses." He aims to pressure Trump into replacing Hegseth, citing Democratic gains in the midterms. Trump dismissed Massie as a "cold loser" after his primary defeat, while Hegseth said he is unconcerned and plans a press conference Tuesday. Senate conviction requires a two-thirds majority, a high hurdle, as seen with Alejandro Mayorkas in 2024.