US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing growing pressure over the Trump administration's military campaign in Iran, with Republican lawmakers beginning to question whether his actions warrant impeachment. Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth to force a vote in the House this week, accusing Hegseth of violating the US Constitution by continuing hostilities in Iran without congressional authorization.
\n\nMassie's push has drawn attention from within Trump's own party. Republican Representatives Don Bacon and French Hill have raised concerns about Hegseth's handling of the war, while Senator Thom Tillis has emerged as one of his strongest GOP critics.
\n\nMassie, a Kentucky Republican who lost his re-election bid earlier this year, first introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth in September. He is now pushing for a vote following Republicans' losses in last week's midterm elections, which will see Democrats take control of both chambers of Congress in January.
\n\n"By engaging in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization, Secretary Hegseth is breaking the law and must be held accountable," Massie said.
\n\nHe argued that removing Hegseth now would prevent Democrats from turning the issue into a major political battle when they take control…
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