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Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war defiance

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Representative Thomas Massie has introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging defiance of Congress and illegal continuation of the U.S. war in Iran. This impeachment effort, though unlikely to succeed in the Republican-controlled Congress, forces a House vote on Hegseth's actions. The resolution also cites Hegseth's conduct regarding military operations in Venezuela and Yemen, including an alleged unauthorized operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. AI

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Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war defiance

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Kate Santaliz ·

    Massie moves to impeach Pete Hegseth over Iran War

    <p>Rep. <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/19/massie-gallrein-kentucky-primary-trump" target="_blank">Thomas Massie</a> (R-Ky.) introduced a resolution Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/09/02/hegseth-defense-pentagon-driscoll-iran-war" t…

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