Hegseth could face impeachment vote this week as House returns
Summary
Rep. Thomas Massie is expected to file updated articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth when the House returns, potentially setting up a vote this week. The resolution accuses Hegseth of misconduct related to the Iran war and other actions, while support among Republicans remains uncertain after the party’s midterm losses.Key Facts
- Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, introduced impeachment articles against Hegseth in September.
- Massie is expected to file updated articles on Monday, restarting a two-day period for House GOP leaders to schedule a vote.
- The 34-page resolution contains eight articles of impeachment.
- Three articles accuse Hegseth of waging war against Iran without congressional approval.
- The resolution also cites civilian casualties, Pentagon boat strikes in the Caribbean, the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and scrutiny of Sen. Mark Kelly.
- Hegseth has called the impeachment effort politically motivated and said it would not succeed.
- Rep. James Comer said lawmakers have questions about Hegseth and the strategy in Iran.
- Rep. French Hill said he wants to hear debate before deciding whether impeachment or another response is appropriate.
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