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Rep Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor. The resolution, posted on social media, outlines eight charges including waging war against Iran without congressional approval and other alleged abuses of power. The move comes as Republicans face pressure after recent midterm election losses and follows Hegseth’s defense of his military decisions. An expected House vote on the articles is set for this week, marking a potentially explosive congressional showdown.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    U.S. Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, introduced articles of impeachment on Monday, setting off a two-day ‌clock for an expected House vote on charges including waging war against Iran without congressional approval and other abuses of power

    — The Hindu

  • center · 3 outlets

    Republican representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has introduced articles of impeachment against US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth on the House floor, CNN reported on Sunday (local time).

    — The Tribune

  • right · 1 outlet

    The resolution puts pressure on Republicans following their midterm election losses, while Hegseth prepares to defend his military decisions.

    — The Hindu BusinessLine

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The resolution puts pressure on Republicans following their midterm election losses, while Hegseth prepares to defend his military decisions.

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  1. The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd.

    Republican lawmaker moves to impeach US Defence Secretary as Hegseth defends Iran war

    WASHINGTON: A Republican lawmaker moved Monday to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting up a potentially explosive vote in Congress just days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a crushing midterm defeat. Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight…

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  7. The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) Current article

    Rep Thomas Massie of Kentucky launches bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

    The resolution puts pressure on Republicans following their midterm election losses, while Hegseth prepares to defend his military decisions.

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