Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, starting a process for the House of Representatives to take up the measure. theguardian.com bbc.co.uk
Massie, of Kentucky, alleges that Hegseth engaged in hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization. His resolution also accuses the defense secretary of abusing his powers. The allegations have not been established by a congressional vote. bbc.co.uk theguardian.com
The House could vote directly on the resolution, refer it to a committee or set it aside. Massie told reporters he did not know whether the effort had enough votes to pass. bbc.co.uk abc.net.au
Asked about the impeachment effort on Monday, Hegseth said: “We’re not worried about that.” He has also described the effort as a “sham” and defended his record. abc.net.au bbc.co.uk
Impeachment requires a simple majority in the House. Removal from office would require a two-thirds vote in the Senate, which would conduct a trial if the House approved the charges. bbc.co.uk abc.net.au
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