At a glance
- Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday.58
- The articles accuse Hegseth of waging unauthorized war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution.34
- The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the resolution later this week.26
Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday.58
The resolution accuses Hegseth of illegally carrying out military actions against Iran without authorization from Congress.34
The measure forces the House of Representatives to hold a vote on the impeachment resolution later this week.26
Representative Don Bacon, a Nebraska Republican, indicated he is undecided on whether to support the impeachment effort.17
Where sources agree
- Massie introduced Hegseth impeachment articles7 of 10
- Resolution cites unauthorized war against Iran6 of 10
- House vote expected later this week4 of 10
Who covered this
8 National2 International
Sources
- 1Washington ExaminerHegseth critic Don Bacon torn over whether to back impeachment push ↗
- 2CNBCHegseth impeachment articles introduced by Rep. Massie ↗
- 3The GuardianPete Hegseth faces impeachment effort as Republican lawmaker moves to force vote – US politics live ↗
- 4NPRThomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ↗
- 5DeadlinePete Hegseth Faces Impeachment Vote After Republican Introduces Resolution ↗
- 6The HillPete Hegseth faces House impeachment vote amid controversy over Iran War ↗
- 7The HillBacon 'torn' over whether to back Hegseth impeachment ↗
- 8AxiosHegseth faces impeachment resolution from a GOP member with little to lose ↗
- 9New York PostRep. Thomas Massie reintroduces impeachment articles against Pete Hegseth over Iran war: ‘Threat to the Constitution’ ↗
- 10The GuardianRepublican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth ↗
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