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US Defense Secretary Hegseth faces expected impeachment vote this week

US Defense Secretary Hegseth faces expected impeachment vote this week

Summary

Rep. Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran. The articles accuse Hegseth of waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers; Congress is expected to vote this week.

Key Facts

  • Massie is a Republican congressman from Kentucky.
  • Massie introduced the impeachment articles on Monday.
  • The eight articles concern Hegseth's role in the war in Iran.
  • The articles accuse Hegseth of waging war without congressional authorization.
  • The articles also accuse Hegseth of abusing his powers as Pentagon chief.
  • An impeachment vote is expected in Congress this week.
  • The move came days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a major defeat in the midterm elections.
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