GOP Rep Thomas Massie introduces 8 articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth
The articles cite the Iran operation as unauthorized and reckless, and the House has two legislative days to act, lawmakers said.
- On Tuesday, Representative Thomas Massie read articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor, marking a rare attempt by a Republican lawmaker to pursue impeachment against a Cabinet member.
- Massie's eight-article resolution accuses Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution by engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization. The Kentucky Republican also cited unauthorized operations in Yemen and Venezuela.
- Because Massie filed the resolution as privileged, the House must address it within two legislative days, though leaders may attempt to table the measure. Democratic Representative Yassamin Ansari previously introduced similar articles in April, which never reached a floor vote.
- The administration has argued that initial fighting concluded, though the resolution is unlikely to advance in the GOP-controlled House amid ongoing efforts to constrain military campaigns in Iran.
- Massie, a fiscal conservative who lost his primary to a Trump-backed challenger, is serving out his term. Both the House and Senate previously approved resolutions calling on President Donald Trump to end U.S. involvement.
52 Articles
52 Articles
Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Vote as Thomas Massie Calls Iran War Unlawful
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has filed a privileged resolution seeking Pete Hegseth's impeachment, accusing the defence secretary of unlawfully prolonging the Iran war and violating Congress's war powers.
GOP Rep Thomas Massie introduces 8 articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth impeachment resolution was introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie, citing War Powers Resolution violations in Iran and the capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
Massie pushes surprise impeachment vote of Hegseth — overshadowing a Democrat’s bid to impeach Trump
House Democrats were privately dreading a politically charged — but purely symbolic — vote on impeaching President Donald Trump triggered by one of their own members.
US Republican lawmaker seeks Hegseth’s impeachment over Iran
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Representative Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, accusing him of abusing his office by executing an order for hostilities...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 41% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
