Republican Thomas Massie files impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Hegseth

Republican congressman Thomas Massie filed a resolution to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing his office by waging war against Iran without congressional approval and in the absence of an imminent threat. The eight articles of impeachment allege Hegseth violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973, ignored laws minimising civilian casualties, conducted extrajudicial killings of alleged drug traffickers, suppressed free speech, and kidnapped a foreign leader. Massie cited over 200 civilian deaths at an Iranian school hit by US cruise missiles. Hegseth dismissed the effort as "politically motivated," and President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the impeachment attempt "unfair." The resolution could pass the House if a small number of Republicans join Democrats, though Senate conviction would be required for removal.