Republican lawmaker moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran War

Republican lawmakers who lost their seats this week are blaming Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, with one congressman now pushing for his impeachment. Representative Thomas Massie plans to introduce articles of impeachment when the House reconvenes next week. Massie, a Kentucky Republican and frequent Trump critic, accuses Hegseth of starting the Iran War without congressional approval. Hegseth defended his tenure in a video Thursday, calling Massie a "disgruntled, inferior congressman" filing "sham articles" against him. Massie suggested Trump should fire Hegseth while the Republican-controlled Senate can still confirm a successor, warning that Democratic control in January would bring harsher hearings. Vice President JD Vance also cited the war as the reason for Republican losses.