US Lawmaker Files Impeachment Resolution Against Defense Secretary Hegseth

Republican Representative Thomas Massie filed an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, with Democrats believing they have enough votes to pass it in the House before taking control in January. The resolution comes amid criticism of Hegseth's handling of U.S. military operations against Iran, which contributed to Republican losses in the midterm elections. Conviction in the Senate remains unlikely, as Republicans hold 53 of 100 seats, requiring a two-thirds majority. Hegseth dismissed the impeachment threat as politically motivated, citing successful operations including strikes on Iran and the capture of Nicolas Maduro. President Trump defended him, saying he "won two wars." Hegseth plans his first press conference in over 180 days on Tuesday.