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Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth

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Guardian staff. (2026, November 9). Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth. The Guardian. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/nov/09/pete-hegseth-impeachment-thomas-massie

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Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky, has proposed articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, the United States defense secretary. Massie introduced eight specific charges alleging that Hegseth waged war illegally without congressional approval and misused his authority. The move could lead to a vote in the House of Representatives as early as this week, potentially escalating tensions over one of the most controversial figures from former President Donald Trump’s administration.
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As of November 9, 2026, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces potential impeachment in the House of Representatives due to his role in the US conflict with Iran. Republican Representative Thomas Massie from Kentucky is expected to reintroduce articles of impeachment against Hegseth. Despite President Donald Trump stating that Hegseth is "doing a very good job," multiple sources indicate that Trump has been questioning whether Hegseth should stay in his position following significant Republican losses in the midterm elections. Some Republicans are open to voting for Massie's resolution, which could lead to Hegseth facing an impeachment vote within days. This development highlights the political fallout from the war and its impact on key administration figures.

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Hegseth Impeachment Vote Looms
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Narrative

A Republican lawmaker has moved to force a vote to impeach Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, setting the stage for a showdown over one of the most divisive figures inside Donald Trump’s administration.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-09
A vote in the US House of Representatives could take place as soon as this week.
2026-11-09 · The Guardian
Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth · mixed framing

Claims (3 extracted, 1 hedged)

A Republican lawmaker has moved to force a vote to impeach Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, setting the stage for a showdown over one of the most divisive figures inside Donald Trump’s administration. asserted
lawmaker → move → administration
Thomas Massie, of Kentucky, introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers. asserted
Massie → introduce → powers
A vote in the US House of Representatives could take place as soon as this week. uncertain
vote → take → week
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