US Defense Secretary Faces Impeachment Push After Iran War

Republican Representative Thomas Massie launched impeachment proceedings Monday against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing the Iran war and alleged misconduct. The move follows Democratic gains in midterm elections and faces long odds in the Senate. Massie's resolution accuses Hegseth of waging war against Iran without congressional authorization, ignoring laws minimizing civilian casualties—citing a bombing of a Minab school that killed 120 children—and conducting extrajudicial executions. He also cited the January capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The House may vote this week, where passage is possible due to Republican opposition and absenteeism. Conviction requires a two-thirds Senate majority, unlikely with Republicans holding 53 seats. Hegseth defends his record, while President Trump called Massie a "loser" and reaffirmed support for his defense secretary.