Republican lawmaker moves to impeach Defense Secretary over Iran war

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Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has filed a resolution to impeach U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, according to AFP. The resolution marks a significant challenge to the Trump administration's military policy. Massie, a Republican, is taking action against a member of his own party's cabinet over the conflict's conduct. The impeachment effort adds to political tensions surrounding the Iran war. Further details on the resolution's specific allegations against Hegseth have not yet been released.


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