US Congress returns with Hegseth impeachment vote, Trump election doubts, and unresolved House races

The US House of Representatives faces a potential impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week, after Republican Representative Thomas Massie filed charges Monday accusing him of abusing power and illegally initiating war with Iran. A vote must occur by Wednesday. Massie, a Trump opponent, claims Hegseth knowingly executed illegal orders and remains a constitutional threat. Hegseth maintains a defiant stance with President Trump's full backing. Following the Republicans' historic midterm defeat, many GOP lawmakers blame Hegseth, and a House majority could impeach him, though Senate conviction requires a two-thirds vote. Trump questioned the election's honesty on social media Monday, shifting from his initial acceptance of results. Meanwhile, several House races remain undecided with razor-thin margins, and the Justice Department's fourth senior official resigned since the elections.