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US Hegseth faces Republican impeachment bid over abuse of power in Iran war

US Hegseth faces Republican impeachment bid over abuse of power in Iran war

Summary

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran. Massie accused Hegseth of starting a war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers as Pentagon chief.

Key Facts

  • Massie is a Republican representative from Kentucky.
  • He introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday.
  • The articles accuse Hegseth of waging war illegally without congressional authorization.
  • The articles also accuse Hegseth of abusing his powers as Pentagon chief.
  • The impeachment effort comes days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a major defeat in the midterm elections.
  • The move could lead to a vote in Congress.
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