Republican Massie Files Impeachment Resolution Against Pentagon Chief Hegseth

Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in the U.S. Congress. The resolution accuses Hegseth of waging war against Iran without congressional approval and abusing his powers. A vote on the measure is scheduled for Wednesday. Massie's 34-page resolution includes three articles of impeachment, alleging abuse of authority through unauthorized military action against Iran, Pentagon strikes on ships in the Caribbean, and the detention of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The Kentucky Republican first filed a version in September, but GOP leaders delayed the vote until November. CBS News reports the impeachment may gain broad support as lawmakers from both parties are dissatisfied with Hegseth's handling of the Iran war, and Republicans are concerned about midterm election losses. Hegseth downplayed the threat, saying he is prepared to defend his record at the Pentagon.