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Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. The House was scheduled to take up a procedural vote Tuesday on the privileged resolution, which requires action within two legislative days.
Massie’s resolution accuses Hegseth of high crimes and misdemeanors related to military operations, including the conflict with Iran and actions in the Caribbean, Venezuela and Yemen. Massie has alleged that some operations were conducted without congressional authorization.
Hegseth rejected the impeachment effort at a Pentagon news conference Tuesday, calling it politically motivated and saying the military actions cited were lawful and authorized by President Donald Trump. Trump defended Hegseth, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the defense secretary had carried out presidential orders.
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republican leaders opposed the resolution and expected to defeat or table it. Leaders considered procedural options including sending it to committee. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats supported the impeachment measure, while Democrats are set to take control of the chamber after the midterm elections.
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