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Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, shortly after the midterms. This move is a repeat of an effort he made before the recess and aims to secure a vote as early as Tuesday evening. The introduction of these articles marks the first adversarial action by the Trump administration's opponents in Congress since the elections.

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As of November 10, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing calls for impeachment from Republicans following the U.S.'s war with Iran, which contributed to significant Republican losses in midterm elections. Despite mounting pressure and criticism, President Donald Trump has stood by Hegseth, saying he is "doing a great job." Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth in the House, accusing him of waging war without congressional approval and other violations of constitutional law. Hegseth dismissed these efforts as "a farce" during a defiant press conference at the Pentagon, blaming media criticism rather than addressing accusations directly. With Democrats set to take control of Congress, Hegseth's future remains uncertain amid potential investigations into his leadership role in the Iran war.

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The Trump administration didn’t have to wait long after the midterms for its first adversarial congressional action—and it didn’t come from the Democrats.

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Outgoing GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment on the House floor against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, a rehash of his effort before the midterm recess, and Massie is hoping for a vote as soon as Tuesday evening.

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The Trump administration didn’t have to wait long after the midterms for its first adversarial congressional action—and it didn’t come from the Democrats. asserted

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Outgoing GOP Rep. Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment on the House floor against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, a rehash of his effort before the midterm recess, and Massie is hoping for a vote as soon as Tuesday evening. asserted

Massie → introduce → evening

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC on November 10, 2026. asserted

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Hegseth Should Go. But Probably Not This Way.

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