A Kentucky Republican lawmaker has signaled plans to revive impeachment proceedings against the Defense Secretary if he stays in office following the November elections, citing ongoing concerns over military actions in the Middle East. The move follows an earlier impeachment effort launched in September, with the lawmaker framing the push as a response to what he views as unauthorized or improper military engagements. The announcement comes as Congress prepares to reconvene, raising questions about whether the issue will gain broader traction among lawmakers. The lawmaker’s social media post underscores the political divide over the Defense Secretary’s leadership amid ongoing debates about U.S. military strategy.


Republican Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), on Monday indicated he would reintroduce articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should he remain at the Pentagon after Congress returns to Washington, D.C., following the November midterm elections. Massie, who kicked off the impeachment process against Hegseth in September over the war in Iran, wrote on social...