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Republican congressman files resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth

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Koziol, M. (2026, November 9). Republican congressman files resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth. The Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/republican-congressman-files-resolution-to-impeach-pete-hegseth-20261110-p61crg.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

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The Sydney Morning Herald · collected 2026-11-09 · by Michael Koziol

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Republican congressman Thomas Massie filed an impeachment resolution against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging abuse of power over military actions against Iran without congressional approval or clear threat justification. Massie accused Hegseth of violating the Constitution and called for his removal from office and disqualification from future government positions. The resolution could potentially pass in the House if some Republicans support it alongside Democrats but would require a Senate conviction to remove Hegseth, who remains supported by President Trump.
Written by AI on 2026-11-09, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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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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Michael Koziol
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“By such conduct, [he] has demonstrated that he will remain a threat to the Constitution if allowed to remain in office, and has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with his duties and the rule of law,” Massie said.
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Republican congressman Thomas Massie filed a resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth, arguing the defence secretary abused the power of his office by waging war against Iran without congressional approval and in the absence of an imminent threat.
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“By such conduct, [he] has demonstrated that he will remain a threat to the Constitution if allowed to remain in office, and has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with his duties and the rule of law,” Massie said.
2026-11-09 · The Sydney Morning Herald
Republican congressman files resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth · assertive framing

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Republican congressman Thomas Massie filed a resolution to impeach Pete Hegseth, arguing the defence secretary abused the power of his office by waging war against Iran without congressional approval and in the absence of an imminent threat. asserted
secretary → file → threat
Massie, who has split from President Donald Trump and the administration on several key issues, began reading the impeachment resolution in the House of Representatives on Monday afternoon (US time). asserted
who → split → afternoon
“By such conduct, [he] has demonstrated that he will remain a threat to the Constitution if allowed to remain in office, and has acted in a manner grossly incompatible with his duties and the rule of law,” Massie said. asserted
Massie → demonstrate → law
“Hegseth thus warrants impeachment and trial, removal from office, and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honour, trust, or profit under the United States.” asserted
Hegseth → warrant → States
Republicans still control both chambers of Congress until January. asserted
Republicans → control → January
The resolution could pass the House if a small number of Republicans join Democrats in voting to impeach Hegseth, though he would then have to be convicted in the Senate to be removed from office. uncertain
he → pass → office
Massie – who is retiring from Congress – had widely telegraphed his intention to reintroduce a resolution to impeach Hegseth following last week’s midterm elections. asserted
who → retire → elections
Hegseth has scheduled a news conference for Tuesday morning (US time). asserted
Hegseth → schedule → morning
Trump said during an interview on CBS’s 60 Minutes on Sunday that Hegseth was doing a “great job” and it was “very unfair” to impeach him. asserted
it → say → him
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