An article summarized by Antiwar.com:
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has introduced a resolution seeking to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of committing “high crimes and misdemeanors” through unauthorized U.S. military operations, particularly the war in Iran. The eight articles of impeachment argue that Hegseth continued hostilities without congressional authorization and violated the War Powers Resolution of 1973. Because the resolution is privileged, the House is required to take it up within two legislative days.
The resolution also accuses Hegseth of failing to adequately protect civilians during U.S. military operations, including strikes in Iran and Yemen. Other articles allege that he oversaw lethal operations against suspected drug traffickers without sufficient legal authority, retaliated against Sen. Mark Kelly over statements about refusing illegal military orders, and participated in an operation targeting Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. These are allegations contained in Massie’s impeachment resolution, not findings that Hegseth has been found guilty of those acts.
Massie’s resolution also argues that the 2025 U.S. campaign in Yemen violated the Constitution and War Powers Act because Congress had not authorized it and, according to the resolution, there was no imminent threat to the United States. The House is expected to vote on the impeachment resolution this week, although Republican leadership could move to table it. The effort adds another congressional challenge over the scope of presidential and executive war powers, with the House controlled by Republicans.
