Hegseth faces likely impeachment vote
The gist
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight impeachment accusations against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and plans to force a House vote as early as next week.
The push gains force if Democrats win the House, and any conviction would need the Senate.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2025Thom Tillis cast the pivotal Senate vote to confirm Hegseth.
- Apr 2026Reps. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) and John Larson (D-CT) led Democratic colleagues in filing six articles of impeachment against Hegseth.
- Sep 15, 2026Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) launched his eight impeachment accusations against Hegseth.