The Hegseth impeachment push
The story so far- Republican congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on 9 November.
- The main charge is that Mr. Hegseth helped wage war on Iran without the approval of Congress.
- President Donald Trump has defended Mr. Hegseth, and Speaker Mike Johnson called the move a cheap trick.
- Impeachment needs a majority of the House; removal needs two-thirds of the Senate.
What’s next11 November 2026: The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the articles.
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