US Defense Secretary Faces Impeachment Push Over Iran War Powers
Impeachment proceedings have been initiated against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, who presented charges on Monday. The House of Representatives could vote on the matter as early as Wednesday. Massie accuses Hegseth of eight counts of misconduct, including advancing war against Iran without congressional approval and exceeding his authority. A two-thirds Senate majority would be required to remove Hegseth from office, presenting a significant hurdle. Hegseth announced his first Pentagon press conference in about six months for Tuesday, addressing the impeachment effort. He stated he is not worried about the proceedings, which follow the Republicans' midterm defeat.