US Congress moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth

An impeachment resolution against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been introduced in Congress, though it is unlikely to succeed due to the two-thirds Senate majority required for removal. Pressure on Hegseth is nonetheless increasing. Republican Representative Thomas Massie filed the resolution with charges against Hegseth, with a House vote possible as early as Wednesday. While Democrats support Massie, Republicans are divided, with some lawmakers expressing concerns about Hegseth's dismissal of dozens of Army generals. The move follows the Republicans' midterm defeat and pressure over the Iran war. Hegseth dismissed concerns about impeachment and announced his first press conference in over 180 days for Tuesday.