US moves to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Iran strike

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Republican Representative Thomas Massie has filed a new resolution to impeach Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, accusing him of impeachable acts including waging an unauthorized war with Iran and other alleged misconduct. The move marks Massie's second attempt after his first resolution was dismissed by House Speaker Mike Johnson. The resolution cites at least eight alleged offenses, including violations of the War Powers Resolution, a strike on an Iranian school, blocking military promotions, and the unlawful kidnapping of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro. It follows Democrats gaining control of Congress in the midterm elections, though Republicans retain power until January 2027. If impeached, Hegseth would be only the third cabinet secretary in US history, after William Belknap in 1876 and Alejandro Mayorkas in 2024. President Donald Trump has defended Hegseth, calling Massie a "loser," but cannot veto impeachment proceedings. Senate conviction requires a two-thirds majority, making removal unlikely.


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