US Congress moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war opposition

Impeachment proceedings have been initiated against US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth amid opposition to the Iran war, though the effort is expected to fail in the Senate where a two-thirds majority is required for removal. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a Trump critic, filed the impeachment resolution, which has Democratic support but divides Republicans. Congressman Don Bacon told CNN he is considering backing it, citing Hegseth's dismissal of 80 Army generals, while noting he was "not the right choice from the start." Hegseth dismissed concerns about the proceedings, saying "we're not worried about that." The resolution, filed in September, could be debated in the House this week as the Trump administration faces pressure following midterm losses over its Iran war strategy.