Massie files 8 impeachment articles against Defense chief Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of violating the Constitution through military actions in Iran and elsewhere without congressional authorization. The resolution alleges Hegseth kept US forces in Iran beyond limits set by the War Powers Resolution, ordered operations in Yemen and against suspected drug boats that caused civilian deaths, and directed the raid that captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. It is the third impeachment effort targeting Hegseth; two earlier Democratic resolutions did not get committee hearings. The House could hold a vote soon, though Republicans are expected to block removal while they hold power until January.