Jeffries backs Massie push for quick Hegseth impeachment vote

Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduced an eight-article resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging war against Iran without congressional authorization and of abuses involving military operations in Yemen and Venezuela, including violating war-powers limits, weakening protections for civilians and retaliating against critics. The allegations have not been adjudicated. House rules require a vote within two legislative days, and a vote could come as early as this week. Democrats and some Republicans have signaled opposition to Hegseth; House Speaker Mike Johnson argued impeachment during overseas hostilities would be damaging, while Sen. Richard Blumenthal urged lawmakers to begin impeachment immediately. President Donald Trump has backed Hegseth and said he intends to keep him in office, while Hegseth has dismissed the effort and defended the administration’s military decisions. Republicans control Congress until the new session begins in January, and removing Hegseth after a House impeachment would require a two-thirds Senate vote.