US Defence Secretary Hegseth faces impeachment push over military actions

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has filed eight articles of impeachment against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of authorising military operations without congressional approval, violating armed conflict laws, and breaching international law. The resolution cites US military strikes in the Caribbean, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and alleged retaliation against Democratic Senator Mark Kelly. Massie stated the allegations go beyond political disagreements, while Republican Congressman French Hill cautioned that poor performance does not necessarily constitute an impeachable offence. Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has indicated support for the effort, while Hegseth dismissed the move as politically motivated, comparing it to previous impeachment attempts against President Donald Trump, who has backed his defence secretary. Removal would require House approval and a two-thirds Senate majority.