Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war
Republican Representative Thomas Massie has initiated impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie alleges that Hegseth has conducted an illegal war in Iran and committed other high crimes.
Why it matters
The move signals deep internal political conflict within the U.S. government regarding the legality and management of ongoing military engagements in the Middle East.
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