US Republican Thomas Massie moved Monday, November 9, to force a vote to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, pressing his fellow Republicans to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses blamed in part on fallout from the war in Iran. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Washington Fraser Jackson has more.
The defense secretary has indicated that he will fight accusations that he violated the Constitution and federal law.
After sweeping losses in the midterm elections, the House GOP will vote on Tuesday to elect a successor to Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican.
After sweeping losses in the midterm election, the House GOP will vote on Tuesday to elect a successor to Mike Johnson, who says he's stepping down as the chamber's top Republican.
The lead article in Thomas Massie’s impeachment of Pete Hegseth charges him with violating the War Powers Resolution, but the War Powers Resolution does not mention the Secretary of Defense. It names one officer, the president, in every clause that imposes a duty, and Massie’s own articles admit that the president gave the orders. The ...
Monday on CNN’s “The Source,” Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said there is a “high probability” that Secretary of War Pete Hegseth won’t be in office by December 31 of this year. Massie said, “I didn’t offer these articles of impeachment The post Massie: ‘High Probability’ Hegseth Won’t Be in Office in December appeared first on Breitbart .
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who is leading an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said Monday that Hegseth will not be in his role by the new year. In an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins on “The Source,” Massie said that he thought there was “a high probability that Pete Hegseth won’t make it…
Newly-elected Democrats say holding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accountable, will be a priority in the next Congress.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after Republican representative Thomas Massie introduced articles of impeachment over military operations in Iran. Hegseth has rejected calls to step down, characterizing the effort as politically motivated. (Source: Bloomberg)
Donald Trump defended defense secretary Pete Hegseth, who is facing an impeachment resolution from Republican senator Thomas Massie, saying Hegseth 'won two wars'. The president, who said he had spoken to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, said he was 'amazed' by claims Huang conducted an affair with an alleged Chinese spy, and that the FBI was now looking into the issue Jensen Huang’s image has been shattered. Could he be pushed out at Nvidia? Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth Continue reading...
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday. Caitlin Huey-Burns reports.
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) says the China Select Committee needs answers about the exact nature of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship and calls it “a breach of national security at a pretty high level.” Sen. Alan Armstrong (R-OK) says permitting reform would provide a long-term, durable fix for building infrastructure and connecting lower-cost energy resources to consumers, but cautions it is not an immediate solution to affordability. Marc Short, former Chief of Staff to former Vice President Mike Pence, says President Donald Trump is “terrific at changing headlines” and says announcing Stephen Miller as White House Chief of Staff helped turn the page from Republicans’ midterm losses. (Source: Bloomberg)
President Trump has lashed out at efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the US war on Iran.
President Trump pushed back against calls to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, touting the administration's military operations in Venezuela and Iran. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.
There were some new faces on Capitol Hill on Monday as incoming lawmakers arrived for their orientation. But for the current House and Senate, it was back to business. They began one final stretch before the GOP loses its control of Congress in January. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Lisa Desjardins reports.
The Senate voted on Monday to advance a major bipartisan bill that aims to speed up the construction of energy and other infrastructure projects — clearing a key hurdle toward the measure becoming law. The vote was 73-25, teeing up likely Senate passage in the weeks ahead. The bill in question, the Bipartisan American Affordability…
Seven Republican senators now are calling for their leadership elections to be delayed — with one even promising to walk out rather than vote Tuesday. Why it matters: Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is still expected to be reelected to lead the Senate GOP tomorrow. But the growing push to delay is a sign of troubles ahead. Driving the news: Sens. Ron Johnson (R-Wisc.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and John Kennedy (R-La.) all signed a letter demanding that the leadership elections be delayed to allow for more discussion about what went wrong for the party last week. Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Jim Banks (R-Ind.) backed them up in statements posted on X. Johnson threatened to skip the vote if the delay doesn't happen. Between the lines: The decision technically falls to conference chair Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) — though it's usually made with leadership buy-in. The election is expected to be held as planned Tuesday morning unless a senator motions to delay and it passes with a majority — which seems unlikely with the number of public supporters, according to a source familiar with the planning discussions. Despite the arguments that Thune should not get to lock in his leadership so quickly, no one has thrown their hat in the ring to challenge him. The bottom line: At this point, none of the leadership elections are competitive. Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Conference Chair Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) Policy Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Conference Vice Chair James Lankford (R-Okla.) are expected to keep their spots as Nos. 2, 3, 4 and 5 atop the conference. Moreno is the sole candidate for NRSC chair.
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) says the China Select Committee needs answers about the exact nature of Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s relationship and calls it “a breach of national security at a pretty high level.” Rep. Gimenez says he is “probably a no” on the articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth unless something comes to light, arguing Hegseth was carrying out orders from the President. Rep. Gimenez says immigration enforcement has gone “a little too far” and says Congress should pursue comprehensive immigration reform before the lame-duck session ends. He speaks with Kailey Leinz on Bloomberg’s "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
President Donald Trump reaffirmed his support of War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, saying he’ll “stand by” his appointee despite an impeachment effort led by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), whom the president called a “loser.” Trump previously said he has “every intention” of keeping Hegseth in charge of the War Department, but his latest backing […]
A prominent conservative legal commentator explains why Hegseth should be convicted on at least some of the charges.
A Republican lawmaker moved Monday to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting up a potentially explosive vote in Congress days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a crushing midterm defeat. Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers as Pentagon chief. FRANCE 24's Fraser Jackson reports from Washington.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) floated Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) to take over the Department of War should the congressman’s articles of impeachment succeed in ousting War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Massie introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth on Monday, citing several issues with the war secretary’s leadership, particularly how he has dealt with foreign conflicts. Following […]
Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, set in motion a vote that must occur by Wednesday. If the House approves the charges, it will prompt a Senate trial.
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Hakeem Jeffries outlined House Democrats’ priorities after their midterm wins, vowing to oppose deportation funding and backing Pete Hegseth’s impeachment.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) did not confirm whether he has the votes locked up to become the lower chamber’s next speaker, as a handful of new progressive members potentially try to extract concessions from Jeffries in exchange for support. “We have a vote next Wednesday,” Jeffries told reporters Monday afternoon. “I’m going to […]
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) did not confirm whether he has the votes locked up to become the lower chamber’s next speaker, as a handful of new progressive members potentially try to extract concessions from Jeffries in exchange for support. “We have a vote next Wednesday,” Jeffries told reporters Monday afternoon. “I’m going to […]
Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.), chair of the House Democratic Caucus, joins Meet the press NOW to discuss the newly introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Rep. Aguilar also talks about Democrats’ priorities in the new Congress.
House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) is urging his Republican colleagues to delay anointing a new leader as the party comes to terms with losing the majority in the 2026 midterm elections. Smith said that an internal GOP caucus vote scheduled for Tuesday to replace Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) should be shelved until […]
Advocates are hopeful they’ll be able to head off scheduled flights to deport Afghan nationals by forcing a vote on a bill to reinstate protections that were scrapped under President Trump. Rep. Jason Crow (R-Colo.), a veteran who was deployed to Afghanistan, will file a discharge petition Monday night to force a vote on a…
Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) said he was still deciding his vote on impeaching War Secretary Pete Hegseth, noting that he has some areas of disagreement on the articles introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Monday. Bacon, who has been a sharp critic of Hegseth’s leadership of the Department of War, said the articles brought […]
Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The articles accuse Hegseth of "high crimes and misdemeanors," including for waging war against Iran in violation of the War Powers Resolution.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls the move to impeach him "politically motivated." Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced the measure on Monday. He says Hegseth has been waging war in Iran without congressional approval, among other charges. Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino debate the issue on "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI) plans to walk out of the room if Republicans move forward with Senate leadership elections on Tuesday, calling it “obnoxious” that a vote is being held so quickly after their midterm wipeout. “If you hold the election, I’ll leave the room,” Johnson told the Washington Examiner in a Monday […]
Rep. Thomas Massie moved Monday to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, setting the stage for a dramatic vote on whether to remove one of the Trump administration's most prominent figures following sweeping election losses.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday ordered sweeping changes to the U.S. military’s professional education system, prioritizing skills that will win wars — an overhaul that comes as the Pentagon chief faces mounting calls for his impeachment. “When a commandant approves a curriculum, the essential question before them is not, ‘Is this intellectually fashionable?’ .…
Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, set in motion a vote that must be taken within two days.
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday escalated his effort to impeach Pete Hegseth, forcing a House vote later in the week to remove a Defense secretary who’s emerged as among the most controversial figures of President Trump’s second term. The development marks the second time in two months that Massie has sought to oust the…
Trump critic Thomas Massie is calling for a vote to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, accusing Hegseth of waging war without congressional approval.
Trump critic Thomas Massie is calling for a vote to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, accusing Hegseth of waging war without congressional approval.
Trump critic Thomas Massie is calling for a vote to impeach Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth, accusing Hegseth of waging war without congressional approval.
Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., spoke on the House floor to unveil eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. NBC News' Sahil Kapur and Kelly O'Donnell report on what comes next in the impeachment process and early reaction from the White House.
Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a centrist Republican retiring from the Congress who has criticized President Trump on foreign policy and other matters, on Monday said he is conflicted about the effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth being led by a fellow GOP lawmaker. “The areas that concern me the most about the secretary aren’t…
