Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth
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US representative accuses defense secretary of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers
Pete Hegseth in Baltimore county, Maryland on 6 October 2026. Photograph: Eric Lee/ReutersPete Hegseth in Baltimore county, Maryland on 6 October 2026. Photograph: Eric Lee/ReutersRepublican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth
US representative accuses defense secretary of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers
A Republican lawmaker has moved to force a vote to impeach Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, setting the stage for a showdown over one of the most divisive figures inside Donald Trump’s administration.
