Republican Massie moves to impeach Hegseth after election losses

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has filed a new motion to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing his actions related to the Iran war and other military operations. President Donald Trump has publicly backed his embattled minister. Massie, a known intra-party critic who has clashed with Trump, accuses Hegseth of unlawful warfare against Iran, disregarding laws to prevent civilian casualties, and ordering killings of alleged drug smugglers in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific without legal basis. Hegseth has scheduled a press conference for Tuesday, his first at the Pentagon since May. The motion is likely symbolic, as Republicans retain majorities in both chambers until the new Congress convenes early next year, and Democrats take over in 2027. The House must vote by Wednesday, but even if it passes, Senate approval and a potential Trump veto make success unlikely. Trump called Massie a "loser" amid their long-running feud.