Republican lawmaker predicts Hegseth's ouster by year-end; Trump hits back

Republican Representative Thomas Massie predicted Monday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will not remain in his position through the end of the year, hours after filing eight articles of impeachment against him. Massie told CNN that impeaching Hegseth now would be "polite" compared to actions Democrats will take when they control the House in January, including hearings and testimony from former subordinates. He suggested some Republican lawmakers may vote against party lines, with a vote expected Tuesday or Wednesday. President Trump responded on Truth Social, calling Massie a "failed" congressman and praising Hegseth as a popular and successful military leader, citing record recruitment and victories in Venezuela and Iran, urging Congress to defend him.