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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, accusing him of illegally launching a war with Iran and killing civilians through boat strikes in the Caribbean targeting suspected drug-smugglers. This is a repeat attempt after Massie's previous effort in September was blocked by Speaker Mike Johnson. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., indicated support for impeaching Hegseth but said Democrats will discuss the matter further when they reconvene on Tuesday.
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As of November 9, 2026, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie introduced new articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting up a potential vote in Congress. This move follows significant Republican losses in the midterm elections and rising criticism over the ongoing war with Iran. Despite calls for Hegseth's removal, President Donald Trump has publicly supported him, stating that he is "doing a great job." However, Massie’s actions reflect growing pressure within the GOP to address perceived failures related to the Iran conflict and political fallout from recent elections. The move could escalate tensions between Congress and the executive branch as Democrats prepare to use their new majority to investigate Pentagon leadership.

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Defense House Iran Ky. Politico

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Jeffries said that House Democrats will have a conversation about whether there's enough support for the resolution when they convene in Washington for the first time after the midterm elections on Tuesday.
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Massie files articles of impeachment against Hegseth Massie had initially offered articles of impeachment in September, but Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House before a vote could take place.
2026-11-10 · Just The News
Massie files articles of impeachment against Hegseth · mixed framing

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Massie files articles of impeachment against Hegseth Massie had initially offered articles of impeachment in September, but Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House before a vote could take place. uncertain
vote → file → place
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Hegseth on Monday. asserted
Massie → file → Monday
The articles accuse Hegseth of illegally launching the war in Iran and killing hundreds of civilians in boat strikes against suspected drug-smugglers int the Caribbean, Politico reported. asserted
Politico → accuse → Caribbean
Massie had initially offered articles of impeachment in September, but Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the House before a vote could take place. uncertain
vote → offer → place
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced he would hold a Tuesday press conference in the face of a growing impeachment push from lawmakers. asserted
he → announce → lawmakers
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said that he'll support impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. asserted
he → say → Hegseth
Jeffries said that House Democrats will have a conversation about whether there's enough support for the resolution when they convene in Washington for the first time after the midterm elections on Tuesday. asserted
they → say → Tuesday
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