Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment accusing Pete Hegseth of abusing his power by entering a war with Iran without congressional approval. Hegseth defended the conflict as a necessary undertaking and received public backing from President Donald Trump. While the resolution faces a possible vote before Democrats take control on January 3, a conviction in the 53-seat Republican Senate majority is considered improbable. Even if he stays in his post, incoming Democratic lawmakers have promised formal investigations into his conduct and his firings of top military officers.
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Hegseth faces mounting congressional resistance that complicates the administration's US$…: Hegseth faces mounting congressional resistance that complicates the administration's US$1.5 trillion defense spending request.
The defence secretary continues to retain the full support of President Donald Trump desp…: The defence secretary continues to retain the full support of President Donald Trump despite internal party friction.
Incoming House Democrats plan to launch inquiries into Hegseth's military leadership and…: Incoming House Democrats plan to launch inquiries into Hegseth's military leadership and his removal of high-ranking officers.
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also thanked US President Donald Trump for his support as lawmakers prepared to vote on eight articles of impeachment against him.
WASHINGTON: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday (Nov 10) blasted efforts to impeach him as a farce that would embolden US adversaries, as he lashed out at his political opponents in Congress and the media in an unapologetic defence of his record.
Striking a defiant tone at a Pentagon news briefing, Hegseth thanked US President Donald Trump for his continued support as the House of Representatives scheduled a procedural vote for late Tuesday that will test support for his impeachment.
Hegseth said past impeachments of Trump had ultimately failed, and added:
"Both times he came back stronger, and the American people sent him back to the White House. Now they're trying a third time. This time against a member of his cabinet."
US Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday. Massie said in a post on X that if the House of Representatives can overcome Tuesday's…
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