Republican lawmaker moves to impeach Hegseth over Iran war; Pentagon chief unfazed

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a House vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, as Hegseth dismissed the threat as politically motivated and said he is "not worried." Massie, a Kentucky Republican, argues Hegseth violated the law by conducting hostilities in Iran for over 90 days without congressional approval. The push follows Democratic midterm wins, with Massie urging President Trump to replace Hegseth before Democrats launch their own proceedings. Hegseth defended the military actions as necessary to confront Iran's nuclear ambitions, saying he is ready to defend the administration's record. The impeachment faces long odds, as only two Cabinet members have ever been impeached by the House, with neither removed by the Senate.