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WATCH: Rep. Massie introduces articles of impeachment against Hegseth on House floor
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Key Points:
- Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing his powers by deploying U.S. military forces in the Iran war without congressional approval under the War Powers Act.
- Massie described Hegseth's actions as "unlawful orders" and "high crimes and misdemeanors," arguing that the deployment violated legal and constitutional norms.
- The resolution is considered a longshot and is unlikely to pass in the Republican-controlled House, but it forces lawmakers to take a public stance on Hegseth's leadership and the ongoing seven-month conflict with Iran.
- Some lawmakers, such as Rep. Blanche, have defended Hegseth, stating he is "not doing anything wrong" despite the impeachment articles being introduced.
