Pete Hegseth Is About to Get His Ass Kicked

US Democrats are expected to pursue an impeachment inquiry into Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on allegations they believe could win Republican backing. Although a Republican-led effort to impeach him was stopped in the House, officials anticipate another attempt could lead to a Senate trial next year, keeping scrutiny of Hegseth and the Iran war in the spotlight.

Republican Thomas Massie’s articles accused Hegseth of waging war without congressional approval and directing “extrajudicial killings”; some Republicans considered the charges too broad. Democrats may focus on issues including his handling of military promotions and generals, Signalgate and strikes against alleged drug traffickers. Conviction in the Senate would require 67 votes, and several Republicans have criticised Hegseth, though some prominent critics are leaving Congress.