- 1Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, per Al Jazeera, DW and France 24.
- 2The articles cite the Iran war without congressional authorization, strikes on purported drug boats and alleged abuse of power.
- 3Fox News reports a privileged resolution must be considered within two legislative days, so a vote by Wednesday at the latest.
- 4Hegseth told reporters, "My team, we’re not worried about the noise," according to DW.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, as the House opened its first session after the midterm elections, Al Jazeera reports. France 24 and Fox News say a House vote is expected this week.
Fox News reports that a privileged resolution forces consideration of bills House leaders would otherwise have ignored. The vote follows the midterm elections, and the outcome has not been reported.
What is confirmed
Al Jazeera reports that Massie accused Hegseth of carrying out unlawful orders and posing a threat to the Constitution, citing the Iran war, strikes on purported drug boats and other alleged violations of US law. DW and France 24 report that the resolution accuses Hegseth of waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers. Al Jazeera says Massie first raised eight articles in September, when Speaker Mike Johnson avoided a vote by sending lawmakers home early.
Fox News reports that a privileged resolution must be considered within two legislative days, which puts the vote on Wednesday at the latest. DW says the chamber is still dominated by Republicans.
Responses and what is unverified
Al Jazeera reports that Massie said at a news conference he would welcome votes from any lawmaker who wants Hegseth removed: "I welcome their vote." Earlier Monday, Hegseth told reporters, "My team, we’re not worried about the noise," according to DW.
Fox News reports that several House Republicans think the measure could pass. No vote count has been reported, and the outcome is unconfirmed.
Sources
Al Jazeera, France 24, DW and Fox News.
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