AP Briefs: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie Files Resolution to Impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
The resolution accuses Hegseth of war powers violations and other misconduct, and House members could vote on it as early as Wednesday.
- On Monday, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie reintroduced an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reading articles on the House floor stating Hegseth remains a "threat to the Constitution."
- The resolution accuses Hegseth of waging war in Iran against the War Powers Resolution, disregarding laws on civilian deaths, and directing the "unauthorized kidnapping" of Venezuelan President Maduro and Cilia Flores.
- Under House rules, Speaker Mike Johnson must force a vote on the "privileged" resolution within two legislative days, likely by Wednesday, with an initial vote on whether to "table" the matter.
- President Donald Trump defended Hegseth on Monday, claiming he "won the war, in two big places," though the measure faces long odds in the current GOP-controlled Congress.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declared "I'm a hard yes" on the resolution, while Democrat Kirsten Gillibrand indicated she would vote to remove Hegseth if the matter reaches the Senate.
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Republican Thomas Massie has introduced a resolution of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegsett in the House of Representatives. The document contains eight articles of impeachment, the main part of which is related to waging war on Iran without authorization from Congress. According to ABC News, Massie accuses Hegsett of violating the War Powers Act of 1973 and continuing military action despite decisions of Congress. The resolution …
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Massie introduces impeachment articles against Hegseth - Regional Media News
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor Monday afternoon. Hegseth said on Monday that he's "not worried about" efforts to impeach him over his controversial leadership at the Pentagon and role administering the Iran war, [...]
An impeachment motion has been introduced against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which includes charges against him of waging war against Iran without the approval of Parliament and abuse of power.
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