Republican congressman launches impeachment bid against Pentagon chief Hegseth
Summary
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging war without congressional approval and abusing his office. The House could consider the measure as soon as Wednesday, but impeachment would not remove Hegseth; removal would require a two-thirds Senate vote after a trial.Key Facts
- Massie used a special procedure to require the House to consider his resolution within two legislative days.
- The accusations include violations of the 1973 War Powers Resolution and alleged misconduct related to civilian casualties and military operations in Yemen and Venezuela.
- The Pentagon rejected the accusations.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he supported the impeachment resolution.
- Some Republicans expressed dissatisfaction with Hegseth but had not said how they would vote.
- Republicans retain control of Congress until newly elected lawmakers take office on January 3.
- The article says Democrats won control of both chambers in the midterm elections, amid public anger over the Iran war and rising fuel prices.
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