Republican lawmaker moves to impeach Hegseth over unauthorized Iran war

Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Monday, primarily over the war against Iran conducted without congressional authorization. The House may vote on the measure as early as Wednesday. The first article accuses Hegseth of participating in launching war on Iran without a declaration of war or legislative authorization, absent an attack on the U.S. or an imminent threat. Other articles cite civilian casualties, including a February strike on an Iranian elementary school reportedly killing over 175 people, and unauthorized operations in Yemen and Venezuela. Hegseth plans a Pentagon press conference Tuesday to respond, while President Donald Trump defended him. The move comes as Republicans lost control of both chambers in midterm elections, though they retain majorities until January.