US Congress launches impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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The US Congress has initiated an impeachment procedure against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, launched Monday by Republican Representative Thomas Massie over his conduct of the war in Iran. Massie, a frequent critic of Donald Trump, announced the move from the House floor, though the effort has little chance of succeeding. Trump defended Hegseth, praising his work and noting he "won two wars," while the initiative faces opposition from Republican House leaders. The impeachment follows the Republican Party's midterm defeat, which many blame on the Iran war. Hegseth defended military decisions and announced a press conference for Tuesday, his first in over 180 days.


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