Republicans turn against Pete Hegseth after midterms
The gist
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie plans to force a House impeachment vote on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth next week.
Republicans blame Hegseth for the Iran war losses, but Trump still backs him.
How it unfolded
- Sep 16, 2026Rep. Thomas Massie introduces a proposal to impeach Hegseth and files it as "privileged," setting up a vote no later than Thursday.
- Sep 16, 2026House Republican leaders cancel Thursday's votes and send members home until Nov. 9, punting the impeachment vote until after Election Day.
- Oct 30, 2026Massie vows to force an impeachment vote when the House returns in November if Hegseth is still in office.