# Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/republican-congressman-to-force-impeachment-vote-on-defence-secretary-hegseth/
- Published: 2026-11-10T05:17:12+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwr5y58jjp8ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Elections, Politics, World

## Key points

- Massie has formally introduced impeachment articles against Hegseth.
- The House has 48 hours to consider the measure.
- Trump supports Hegseth, while Massie hopes to prompt a replacement.

## Summary

New coverage confirms Thomas Massie has formally introduced articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, starting a 48-hour clock for the House to consider the measure. Massie accuses Hegseth of conducting hostilities in Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorisation.

The House could vote on the resolution, refer it to a committee or set it aside, but the effort is expected to fail while Republicans control Congress. Massie says he wants President Donald Trump to appoint a successor before Democrats take control next year; Hegseth calls the effort a sham, and Trump has defended his leadership. Removing a cabinet secretary requires approval by both the House and Senate, and only two cabinet officials have ever been impeached by the House.

## Coverage

- [BBC World: Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwr5y58jjp8ro?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [Al Jazeera: US congressman files resolution to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/9/us-congressman-files-resolution-to-impeach-defence-secretary-pete-hegseth?traffic_source=rss)
- [Al Jazeera: Republican lawmaker moves to impeach US Defense Secretary Hegseth](https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/11/9/republican-lawmaker-moves-to-impeach-us-defense-secretary-hegseth?traffic_source=rss)
- [Le Monde: Republican congressman launches impeachment against Pete Hegseth](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/11/09/republican-launches-impeachment-against-pete-hegseth_6776266_4.html)

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