Massie introduces Hegseth impeachment articles, teeing up vote
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Massie introduces Hegseth impeachment articles, teeing up vote
Rep. Thomas Massie on Monday introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging war against Iran without congressional authorization.
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Former Pentagon spokesman on articles of impeachment filed against Hegseth
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot about articles of impeachment brought against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth.
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Watch live: Hegseth holds Pentagon briefing amid impeachment push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak to reporters Tuesday morning, his first briefing in roughly six months, as he faces an impeachment threat over his handling of the Iran war and strikes on suspected drug boats near South America. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced eight articles of impeachment Monday, accusing Hegseth of violating the Constitution…
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Hegseth comes out swinging against Massie impeachment push
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lambasted Rep. Thomas Massie 's (R-KY) push to oust him, likening the impeachment effort to Democrats' successful impeachments of President Trump . The big picture: As the possible first impeachment of a Cabinet secretary during the second Trump era and a Democratic-led Congress loom, Hegseth isn't going down without a war of words. Hegseth's news conference was less than 30 minutes long, including the questions he fielded from generally friendly outlets. The confe
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'It's a farce': Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment effort against him – video
Pete Hegseth said moves to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were 'a farce' that would fail. The US defence secretary was speaking a day after Thomas Massie, Kentucky's Republican representative, introduced eight articles of impeachment against him US politics: latest updates Continue reading...
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What to Know About Thomas Massie, Leader of Drive to Impeach Hegseth
Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, is retiring at the end of his term after losing to a primary challenger backed by President Trump.
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Read: Massie unveils 8 impeachment articles against Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, escalating his push to oust the Pentagon chief. The resolution accuses Hegseth of abusing his authority, including waging war against Iran without congressional authorization, failing to protect civilians and overseeing deadly strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean.…
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‘It’s a farce’: Hegseth slams impeachment effort
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed a move to impeach him by a Republican lawmaker as a “farce” and a political “stunt” on Tuesday. It came a day after outgoing US Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth over his handling of the war with Iran and other alleged abuses of power.
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REPLAY: Pentagon chief Hegseth holds news briefing amid impeachment push
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday called moves to impeach him over abuse of power in the Iran war a "farce" that would fail. Hegseth made the comment at a news conference – his first since May – a day after US Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, introduced eight articles of impeachment against him. Watch our replay.
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Bacon plans to vote ‘no’ on Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) said he plans to vote against adopting articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ahead of the Tuesday afternoon vote in the House. The Nebraska Republican, who did not seek reelection in 2026, said he has his own problems with Hegseth that are not named in the impeachment articles. “I…
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Who exactly is Pete Hegseth, the Pentagon chief facing an impeachment bid?
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday dismissed the impeachment effort against him as "a political spectacle". He made the comments a day after Republican Thomas Massie launched a bid to impeach him over his handling of the unpopular war in Iran and other actions. But who is Pete Hegseth? A former Fox News host and military veteran, he has become one of the most prominent figures in the Trump administration.
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US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth calls impeachment moves 'a farce'
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday, November 10, called an effort to impeach him over abuse of power in the Iran war a farce and sabotage that plays into the hands of adversaries. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert has more.
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Vance says Hegseth impeachment vote "isn't about Iran"
Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday said that the vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth "isn't about Iran," but rather his willingness to take on challenges at the Pentagon. Why it matters: It's the latest instance of the Trump administration backing the embattled Cabinet member, who is facing the possibility of enough GOP members defecting for the impeachment effort to succeed. The Iran war is at the center of the allegations against Hegseth, with three of the eight articles of impeachm
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Vance denounces Hegseth impeachment push: ‘This isn’t about Iran’
Vice President Vance on Tuesday condemned the impeachment push against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying lawmakers are actually mad at Hegseth for taking on Pentagon bureaucracy, not the Iran war. “Has Pete Hegseth committed impeachable crimes? The question is absurd and the answer is: obviously not,” Vance wrote on the social media platform X. Vance…
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Hegseth says impeachment ‘not about me’:
Presented by American Meat Producers Association {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Did you sleep (or commute) your way through Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s 8 a.m. EST press conference? We’ll fill you in, don’t worry. In today’s issue: House vote on Hegseth impeachment Senate GOP leadership vote delayed Peltola expands lead on Sullivan in Alaska Gas prices…
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Why Pete Hegseth Faces Impeachment
A Republican lawmaker is forcing a vote on impeaching the defense secretary based on these eight charges.
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Admiral fired by Hegseth now backs his impeachment as incoming House member
Nancy Lacore, a former three-star Navy admiral whom Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired last year, is joining the wave of lawmakers — both newly-elected and sitting — pushing for the Pentagon chief’s impeachment after winning South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District last week. “Pete Hegseth is the most unqualified secretary that this nation has seen,” Lacore…
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Hegseth Could Still Be the Third Cabinet Secretary to be Impeached. What Happened to the Others?
Hegseth has dismissed the impeachment effort as a "political spectacle."
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US House Republicans block Pete Hegseth impeachment effort
Hegseth has been accused of spearheading war on Iran without required congressional approval.
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What to know as House prepares for impeachment vote against Hegseth
The House is preparing to vote Tuesday on impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. CBS News' Major Garrett, Charlie D'Agata, Taurean Small and Nancy Cordes have more.
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Republican-led House rejects Hegseth impeachment effort
The Republican-led House rejected a push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over how he has carried out the war in Iran and other military hostilities.
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House GOP shelves Pete Hegseth impeachment articles
House Republicans on Tuesday shelved a measure spearheaded by outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) that would have led to a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. In a dramatic and tight 211-204 vote, the House voted to refer the resolution to committee, a move that essentially ends efforts to impeach Hegseth over the Iran…
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GOP House rejects Hegseth impeachment effort
House Republicans voted Tuesday evening to block an effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth , shielding a top Trump administration official from a politically embarrassing rebuke. Why it matters: The vote marks a victory for Hegseth, the Trump administration and Republican leaders, who were bracing for the prospect of a rebellion within their own ranks. But the reprieve is probably short-lived: Democrats are all but guaranteed to force the issue again when they retake majorities in the
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House Blocks Effort To Impeach Secretary Of Defense Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s defense secretary and former Fox News host, appears to have survived an impeachment effort. The House voted 211 to 204 to refer the impeachment resolution to committee, essentially preventing it from coming to the floor. Absences impacted the ultimate outcome. Although Democrats overwhelmingly support Hegseth’s impeachment, the resolution was brought by […]
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House Republicans Block Hegseth Impeachment, but Democrats Could Revive Effort in January
The House voted 211-204 to defeat a resolution brought by Rep. Thomas Massie
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House shelves Hegseth impeachment resolution -- but Massie's push likely won't be the last
The Republican-controlled House voted to sideline an impeachment resolution against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Tuesday.
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Hegseth decries impeachment effort with vote expected tonight
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie said a vote in the House is expected later Tuesday on the impeachment resolutions against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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House GOP leaders block Massie's Hegseth impeachment push
Rep. Thomas Massie introduced a privileged resolution to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, meaning it had to be considered by the full House.
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Live updates: Hegseth impeachment effort fails; GOP picks Thune, Jordan to lead
House Republicans on Tuesday shelved a measure led by outgoing GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.) that would have led to a vote on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The vote was 211-204, referring the resolution to committee, a move that essentially ends efforts to impeach Hegseth over the Iran war and other issues until the…
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The Evening: House Republicans Shelve Hegseth Impeachment
Plus, worrisome inflation numbers. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
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House votes to kill Hegseth impeachment measure
The House on Tuesday voted to block a resolution targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for impeachment. CBS News' Taurean Small and Nancy Cordes report.
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Live Updates: GOP picks leaders, blocks Hegseth impeachment
House and Senate Republicans held internal elections for their leadership teams on Tuesday as they prepare to become the minority in January.
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House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
House Republicans managed to short-circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
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House votes to effectively end the impeachment effort against Pete Hegseth
House Republicans managed to short-circuit a floor vote on the impeachment effort brought against the Defense Secretary by Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie.
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Hegseth has remained defiant as Congress members deliberate articles of impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is fighting back. As members of Congress begin deliberating on the articles of impeachment against him, Hegseth gave his first press conference in months.
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Hegseth impeachment effort torpedoed in House
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie, who has clashed with President Donald Trump, kicked off the Hegseth impeachment fight days after a blue wave midterm election.
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On the Defense: Takeaways From Hegseth’s Remarks on Articles of Impeachment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth broke a monthslong drought of news briefings to defend his record in office.
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House tables Hegseth impeachment, effectively killing it in current Congress
Hegseth framed the effort as being directed at U.S. service members.
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Republicans Turn Back Effort to Impeach Hegseth
The G.O.P. banded together to shelve impeachment articles against the defense secretary, sparing him from a damaging rebuke and potential ouster.
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House GOP blocks Hegseth impeachment measure introduced by Massie
Every House Republican except Rep. Thomas Massie voted against a resolution to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth amid accusations that he knowingly executed unlawful orders tied to the war with Iran. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
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House blocks Massie's effort to impeach Hegseth
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie said Monday he would not bring up another resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Why did Hegseth face an impeachment push? Inside the 8 articles
The impeachment resolution focuses on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's involvement in some of the most controversial episodes of President Trump's second term.
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Republicans block Hegseth impeachment motion
Republicans have blocked a motion to impeach US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the war on Iran.
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House Democrat says traffic incident prevented her and others from voting on Hegseth impeachment
Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.) said Tuesday that she and other lawmakers were unable to reach the Capitol in time to vote against a Republican effort to block the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth because of a traffic incident and a police escort. “Like other Members of Congress, Rep. Stansbury was blocked from entering the…
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