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Representative Thomas Massie plans to reintroduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth next week, after a previous effort expired when the House adjourned early in September.
Under House rules, the chamber would be required to consider the newly introduced articles within two days. Approval would require a simple majority. If approved, the articles would be sent to the Senate, where conviction and removal would require support from two-thirds of senators.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Hegseth should leave his post but did not immediately endorse impeachment, saying the House Democratic Caucus would need to discuss the issue. Massie has said he could force a vote on eight impeachment articles if Hegseth does not resign.
House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned the impeachment effort and said the September adjournment was not driven by concerns about whether enough votes existed to impeach Hegseth. Hegseth responded to the impeachment threats in an online video, describing them as political theater.
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