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Can Congress oust Hegseth
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth posted a defiant video on X after Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against him. Hegseth said he was not worried and that opponents of his military operations objected to their success, adding that he would wage war on Iran again if he could turn back time. The accusations include waging war on Iran without congressional approval, disregarding laws protecting civilians, and ordering extrajudicial killings. The documents also cite the destruction of at least 80 vessels and the deaths of 243 people since operations began in September to target vessels suspected of carrying drugs. Impeachment requires a simple majority in the House, while convicting Hegseth in the Senate would require the support of two-thirds of its members. The House could also choose to dismiss the matter or refer it to a committee rather than proceed to a trial.
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