- Representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, predicting he will be out of office before the end of the year.
- The impeachment resolution accuses Hegseth of waging an illegal war against Iran without congressional approval, ignoring civilian casualty laws, and leading unconstitutional military actions.
- Massie argued that incoming congressional Democrats will launch aggressive investigations into Hegseth after taking control of both chambers in January.
- Hegseth defended his record at a Pentagon press briefing, calling the impeachment effort a stunt and arguing that past defense secretaries conducted similar operations without congressional authorization.
- President Donald Trump strongly defended Hegseth on social media while dismissing Massie as a disgruntled politician.
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