Hegseth’s Impeachment Row

War Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected an impeachment effort by Rep. Thomas Massie, who introduced eight articles alleging unlawful military actions and abuse of authority, including over Iran and the treatment of Sen. Mark Kelly. Hegseth called the effort a response to policy disagreements; constitutional scholar Jonathan Turley said six articles were weak but that two allegations warranted further evidence. The House was expected to vote Tuesday evening on advancing the resolution; conviction and removal would require a two-thirds Senate majority.

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