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Politics● ElevatedSep 15 · Sep 15, 2026, 4:51 PM

Massie launches effort to impeach Hegseth

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Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Tuesday launched an effort to impeach Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, citing the Pentagon’s military actions against Iran.  Massie, a frequent critic of President Trump, accused Hegseth of launching an illegal war that was not approved by Congress. He introduced articles of impeachment on the House floor against Hegseth for…

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