Hegseth could face impeachment in new Democratic Congress
Lawmakers say the defense secretary violated war powers, concealed operations and politicized the military, setting up a possible Senate trial if the House acts.
- Following Tuesday's election, Democrats secured control of both the House and Senate, positioning them to pursue impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who faces multiple filed articles of impeachment.
- Republican Representative Thomas Massie filed eight impeachment articles in September, while Democrats filed six in April, both citing Hegseth's unauthorized war in Iran and alleged violations of congressional authority.
- Charges include "extrajudicial killings" in Venezuela and unauthorized strikes in Iran, with accusations of sharing sensitive military details and politicizing the armed forces; critics accuse Hegseth of 'high crimes and misdemeanors.'
- Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed to "run Pete Hegseth out of town," yet removing him requires a two-thirds Senate vote, necessitating significant Republican support to convict.
- Representative Thomas Massie intends to force an impeachment vote during the lame-duck session on "week one," while Democrats prepare to potentially revisit proceedings after taking power in January.
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Pentagon Oversight Reckoning Arrives
Punchbowl News: “The Democratic hammer is about to come down hard on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.” “Democrats have long made clear they will make the lightning-rod Defense chief an early target should they retake both chambers. Now that they have, probing Hegseth’s Pentagon will only be the beginning of Democrats’ sweeping oversight blitz.” Axios: Key […]
Montana Standard
Pete Hegseth stares down likely impeachment vote. And he's not the only one
Besides Trump and Hegseth, lawmakers have already filed impeachment resolutions against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
The Independent
The Independent (US)Hegseth becomes target No. 1 for Trump’s midterm failure as questions swirl
A September address to service members at Quantico detailed Hegseth’s vision for his remaining two years in office, including expanding advanced weaponry and establishing a new overseas facility
Hegseth reportedly trapped in 'nightmare' as reckoning approaches: 'Hammer to come down'
Republicans warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that a “reckoning” is coming as Democrats prepare to take over both chambers of Congress.Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) delivered the warning on CBS News on election night, as results showed Democrats winning the House and the Senate. Tillis tied his warnin...
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