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Republican congressman files impeachment articles against Hegseth
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. He accuses him of waging war on Iran without congressional authorization. A House vote is expected this week and is likely to fail. Trump and Rubio defended Hegseth, and Trump called Massie a loser. Hegseth plans a news conference to defend his record.
Why it matters
The vote tests Republican unity after midterm losses and the war's political cost.
Background
Democrats won the midterm elections and take control of Congress soon. The Iran war has raised energy prices and inflation.
The story so far
- Hegseth fires Pentagon's top military planner
- Hegseth fires senior Army general over alleged leaks
- Jeffries backs impeaching Defense Secretary Hegseth
- Republican congressman files impeachment articles against Hegseth
- House Republicans block Hegseth impeachment push
- House blocks bid to impeach Hegseth; guard scolds his group
- White House threatens Democrats over planned oversight probes
Sources
- The Guardian ↗Nov 9, 7:59 PM ET
- Al Jazeera ↗Nov 9, 6:53 PM ET
- BBC News ↗Nov 9, 6:45 PM ET
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