Republican lawmaker moves to impeach Hegseth over Iran war
A Republican lawmaker initiated impeachment proceedings against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday over the war in Iran, potentially leading to a sharply divisive House vote days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a devastating midterm defeat. Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie filed eight articles accusing Hegseth of waging illegal war without congressional authorization and abusing his authority as Pentagon chief. The Republican-controlled House could vote as soon as Wednesday, with some GOP lawmakers signaling they may join Democrats in supporting the charges. Impeachment would not automatically remove Hegseth, requiring a Senate trial and two-thirds majority conviction. The effort has gained momentum since Tuesday's midterms, where Democrats won both chambers amid public anger over the Iran war and rising fuel prices.