Representative Thomas Massie plans to force House consideration this week of eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky Republican alleges unauthorized military operations, violations of civilian-protection requirements and retaliation against Senator Mark Kelly. Hegseth said Monday he was not concerned and would address the effort at a Tuesday press conference.
- Three articles concern Iran, alleging Hegseth initiated unauthorized hostilities, disregarded a congressional withdrawal directive and continued operations beyond War Powers Resolution deadlines.
- Other articles allege dismantling civilian-protection safeguards, extrajudicial killings during strikes on suspected drug-smuggling vessels, and retaliation against Kelly over his statements about refusing illegal orders.
- The remaining articles challenge the operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and military strikes in Yemen.
- Massie announced a November 9 press conference at approximately 3:30 p.m. Eastern at the House Triangle, following his reading of the articles.
- House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries supports impeachment. The House could consider the articles, refer them to committee or table the resolution; removal would require Senate conviction.
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