Hegseth to hold Pentagon briefing amid impeachment effort
Summary
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to brief reporters at the Pentagon as the House considers articles of impeachment against him. The resolution accuses him of launching the Iran war without congressional approval and other abuses; it is unclear whether enough Republicans will support it.Key Facts
- Rep. Thomas Massie introduced updated articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday.
- The resolution accuses Hegseth of starting the Iran war without congressional approval, disregarding laws to reduce civilian casualties, and retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly.
- House rules give the chamber two legislative days to schedule a vote on the resolution.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he supports impeachment.
- Massie said he had no commitments from other Republicans to support the articles.
- If all Democrats vote yes and there are no absences, at least three Republicans would need to support impeachment for it to pass the House.
- President Donald Trump said he would stand by Hegseth if the House impeaches him.
- Removing Hegseth from office would require a Senate conviction, which would need support from more than a dozen Republicans.
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