Republican Thomas Massie forces impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Republican Thomas Massie will force a House vote this week to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging he violated the US Constitution by engaging in hostilities in Iran for over 90 days without congressional authorization. The effort is expected to fail. Massie, a Kentucky congressman who lost re-election, aims to pressure President Donald Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats take control of Congress in January. Hegseth dismissed the move, saying he is "not worried" and will hold a news conference Tuesday on the topic. Impeaching a cabinet secretary is rare, with only two such House votes in US history, both failing in the Senate. House Speaker Mike Johnson must schedule consideration within two days, with options to vote directly, refer to committee, or set aside.