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Outgoing Republican Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced multiple articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting up a House vote. The articles accuse Hegseth of violating war powers regarding the conflict with Iran, suppressing free speech, and conducting extrajudicial actions. While President Donald Trump defended Hegseth and House leaders brace for a potentially tight vote, Democratic leaders like Hakeem Jeffries have stated they will support the measure.
Outlets across the political spectrum agree that Representative Thomas Massie reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, forcing a looming House vote.
Left-leaning outlets like Axios and The New Republic emphasize Massie having little to lose as an outgoing lawmaker and detail specific grievances such as extrajudicial killings and suppressed speech. Center outlets like The Hill and BBC News focus broadly on the legislative mechanics and the possibility of the effort failing or preempting Democratic moves. Right-leaning outlets like Fox News and Blaze Media emphasize internal party friction, noting that some Republicans privately warn the measure could pass and highlighting Democratic support from figures like Hakeem Jeffries.
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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is set to speak Monday as he pushes to force a House vote on ousting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky Republican introduced eight articles of impeachment, accusing Hegseth of violating congressional war powers, suppressing free speech and authorizing unlawful military operations, including in Iran and Venezuela. The…
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As calls for impeachment grow, Trump is adamant that his Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is only "guilty of two things: basically winning two wars."
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Monday reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the U.S. war with Iran.
The effort to remove the defense secretary from office is being led by Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday over his handling of the Iran war and other alleged misconduct.Why it matters: The coming vote could mark the first impeachment of a Cabinet secretary during the second Trump administration and signal what's to come when Democrats take control of…
US representative accuses defense secretary of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powersUS politics live – latest updatesA Republican lawmaker has moved to force a vote to impeach Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, setting the stage for a showdown over one of the most divisive figures inside Donald Trump’s…
The articles charge Hegseth with waging illegal wars, engaging in extrajudicial killings, and suppressing free speech.
Representative Thomas Massie presented eight articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Monday afternoon. Massie posted his draft resolution hours earlier on X with the message, “I’ve seen some of my colleagues say @SecWar Hegseth has been effective and they agree with the war, so they’ll vote not to impeach. That’s not the question…
It’s hard to know how seriously to take the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote in terms of its eventual outcome. Are...
“I think there’s a high chance that it will be successful,” a member of Congress told The Intercept.
The defense secretary wants military educators to pursue politics, not war.
What can a fired-up Congress actually achieve?
Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, set in motion a vote that must occur by Wednesday. If the House approves the charges, it will prompt a Senate trial.
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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is set to speak Monday as he pushes to force a House vote on ousting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky Republican introduced eight articles of impeachment, accusing Hegseth of violating congressional war powers, suppressing free speech and authorizing unlawful military operations, including in Iran and Venezuela. The…
The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process.
GOP Rep. French Hill of Arkansas was noncommittal about whether he would support an impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
U.S. Representative Thomas Massie posted on X that Hegseth committed impeachable acts eight times.
An impeachment vote for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tops Congress' lame-duck agenda.
Republican Representative Thomas Massie is set to introduce a measure to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as soon as Monday, roughly one week after the unpopular Iran war he championed ended up fueling a midterm defeat for President Donald Trump’s Republican Party.
The House is likely to vote on the measure this week.
The articles accuse Hegseth of "high crimes and misdemeanors," including for waging war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution.
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Outgoing Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) reintroduced articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday when Congress returned to Washington, D.C., kicking off what’s expected to be rigorous oversight of the Department of War and its leader in the weeks and months ahead. Massie initially introduced articles of impeachment against…
Since his bruising defeat to Trump-endorsed Ed Gallrein, Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) has been on a warpath against the administration. Massie's crusade to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth for the Iran conflict, Maduro arrest, and boat strikes on suspected drug smugglers is welcomed by Democrats, including likely incoming Speaker of the House Hakeem…
Several House Republicans believe Pete Hegseth's impeachment could pass as Rep. Thomas Massie forces a privileged resolution vote this week.
"I think it's more likely to pass after the election than before the election," Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) told The Post
A lame-duck House of Representatives is set to vote on impeaching Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth this week.
There is a significant chance that one or more articles will be approved.
Sunday on ABC’s “This Week,” House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said he is a “hard yes” on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Host Jonathan Karl said, “Let me ask you about Pete Hegseth, because Thomas Massie, of course, a
State of the Union: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, likely the next Speaker of the House, is a “hard yes” on removing the defense secretary.
He deserves it for his role in starting an unconstitutional war and perpetrating over 200 murders.
Even members of his own party have become dissatisfied with his performance.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio weighed in Monday on War Secretary Pete Hegseth — who is already being targeted for impeachment by incoming Democrats and at least one outgoing House Republican. Rubio made it clear he stood firmly behind Hegseth and believed he’d done an excellent job in his current role, saying the people attacking ...
