Republican lawmaker moves to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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Thomas Massie, Pete Hegseth
Washington, USA
November 9, 2026
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Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The charges include illegally waging war in Iran without congressional authorization. The move follows a significant midterm election defeat for the Republican party.
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