Republican Rep. Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war
Massie brought articles of impeachment against Hegseth over the Iran war.
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Rep. Thomas Massie moved to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, alleging unlawful military action and defiance of Congress. The House must act on the proposal before leaving for recess, though Republicans are expected to have enough votes to defeat it.
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63 OUTLETSOutlets agree that Thomas Massie introduced impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war, alleging unauthorized military action. Coverage also reports that the House’s early adjournment delayed a vote on the measure. Left-leaning outlets connect the effort to war costs and civilian harm, presenting the early adjournment as leaving Massie’s allegations untested. Center outlets stress procedure and low odds, while reporting the adjournment and competing accounts of its purpose. Right-leaning outlets focus on war powers and the measure’s prospects; Townhall portrays the effort as doomed and criticizes Massie.
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