A Republican congressman has filed a motion to trigger an impeachment vote against the U.S. defense secretary, citing allegations that he has waged war without congressional approval and abused his authority. The motion, introduced by a Kentucky representative, includes eight articles of impeachment. The move signals a potential showdown over a highly controversial figure within the current administration.
US representative accuses defense secretary of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powersUS politics live – latest updatesA Republican lawmaker has moved to force a vote to impeach Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, setting the stage for a showdown over one of the most divisive figures inside Donald Trump’s administration.Thomas Massie, of Kentucky, introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers. Continue reading...