House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Tuesday criticized GOP Rep. Thomas Massie’s (Ky.) push to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The House is set to hold a procedural vote Tuesday evening on the eight articles of impeachment introduced by the Kentucky lawmaker the previous day. Johnson called the effort to oust Hegseth “shameful” and accused…
Pete Hegseth said moves to impeach him over alleged abuse of power in the Iran war were 'a farce' that would fail. The US defence secretary was speaking a day after Thomas Massie, Kentucky's Republican representative, introduced eight articles of impeachment against him US politics: latest updates Continue reading...
Representative Thomas Massie, Republican of Kentucky, is retiring at the end of his term after losing to a primary challenger backed by President Trump.
War Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply rebuked his critics in a press conference Tuesday morning as they pursue impeachment charges against him. “It’s a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment. Time for one man’s final days in Congress, got to damage to this president, this country, and most irresponsibly, the warriors,” Hegseth […]
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has criticised an attempt by Representative Thomas Massie to impeach him.
Thomas Massie has accused US defense secretary of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers Pete Hegseth has dismissed a bid to impeach him as a “political spectacle”, accusing the Republican lawmaker who moved to force a vote of trying to stage a “show trial”. At a press conference on Tuesday, the US defense secretary – accused of illegally waging war without congressional authorization, and abusing his powers – claimed he was simply being pursued by political opponents of Donald Trump. Continue reading...
Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran conflict and other military actions. Hegseth dismissed the effort as “a farce” and “a stunt,” calling Massie a “disgruntled” congressman.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said the move to impeach him introduced by Rep. Thomas Massie is a farce. He said the resolution amounts to sabotage during a press conference at the Pentagon on Tuesday. (Source: Bloomberg)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment effort "sabotage" during his first press conference since May.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lambasted Rep. Thomas Massie 's (R-KY) push to oust him, likening the impeachment effort to Democrats' successful impeachments of President Trump . The big picture: As the possible first impeachment of a Cabinet secretary during the second Trump era and a Democratic-led Congress loom, Hegseth isn't going down without a war of words. This is a breaking news story and will be updated.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak to reporters Tuesday morning, his first briefing in roughly six months, as he faces an impeachment threat over his handling of the Iran war and strikes on suspected drug boats near South America. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced eight articles of impeachment Monday, accusing Hegseth of violating the Constitution…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will speak to reporters Tuesday morning as he faces mounting impeachment pressure. The remarks, marking the first Pentagon press conference in about six months, come a day after Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Monday unveiled eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth. Massie has accused the defense chief of violating the Constitution…
War Secretary Pete Hegseth will hold a press conference at the Pentagon Tuesday morning to address articles of impeachment introduced against him. Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), introduced impeachment articles against Hegseth on Monday, citing what he said was the secretary’s failure to receive congressional approval for various military operations, as well as other areas Massie […]
Speaking in the White House, the president said the US remained ‘locked and loaded’ but escalation was not needed. Plus how Grand Theft Auto became a cultural colossus Good morning. Oil prices have dropped after Donald Trump unilaterally declared that the US war on Iran was “effectively over” . During a White House press conference, Trump said Israel and Gulf allies in the region were well protected from Iran and that an escalation was not needed. He said, however, that the US remained “locked and loaded, ready to go for any reason”, adding: “We’re seeing momentum toward the end of this conflict. I think it’s going to be ending fairly soon.” Brent crude has dropped below $90, its lowest level since August . What is the latest development with Pete Hegseth? A Republican lawmaker has moved to force a vote to impeach the US defense secretary . Thomas Massie, of Kentucky, introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers. What has happened at a US airbase in England? The US military has reportedly evacuated aircraft from a second airbase in Britain after a threat from Iran. Two US refuelling tankers that were using the RAF Mildenhall military base diverted to Germany on Monday morning, while several other tankers at the base were moved to Germany and other locations later in the day. Continue reading...
Anti-Trump Republican Thomas Massie pursuing measures against defense secretary as Iran war blamed for party’s sweeping midterm losses Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Hegseth Sign up for the US Breaking News email Hello and welcome to the US politics live blog. Defense secretary Pete Hegseth is set to hold a rare news conference later today as he pushes back against congressional efforts to remove him from office for alleged misconduct. Donald Trump was joined by Dana White, the CEO of UFC, at a press conference. At the conference, Trump defended Hegseth , saying his defense secretary “won two wars”, and called Massie “a stone cold loser” and “sick”. After saying that his deportation policy was “too tough” and offering to strike an immigration deal with Democrats in an interview on 60 Minutes broadcast on Sunday, Donald Trump on Monday said his administration’s deportation policy was “very strong.” “Somebody suggested, will there be amnesty? No, but— they came in. They knew the law,” Trump told reporters during a press conference today. He added that he had not spoken with incoming chief of staff Stephen Miller about any changes. In its first major move since last week’s elections, the Senate has advanced bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting reviews for data centers and other infrastructure projects. The Senate voted 73-25 to formally take up the bill, which would shorten the timeline for approving both clean and fossil fuel energy projects. A Utah judge scheduled the trial of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk for June 2028. District Judge Tony Graf allocated 105 days for the trial. Graf said the 2028 date balances the defense’s right to prepare with the Kirk family’s desire for a speedy resolution. The Supreme Court will allow the Trump administration to resume border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas. The majority paused a lower court’s decision as the case plays out. The Trump administration had filed a
President Donald Trump is defending War Secretary Pete Hegseth as GOP Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky targets the Pentagon chief for impeachment.
A Republican lawmaker moved on Monday to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting the stage for a potentially explosive vote in Congress, days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a crushing defeat in the midterms. Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment, accusing Hegseth of waging war illegally without congressional authorisation and abusing his powers as Pentagon chief.
Thomas Massie is reintroducing articles of impeachment against Pete Hegseth, and the math suggests House Republicans may not be able to stop it.
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.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth blasted his critics on Tuesday as the U.S. House of Representatives moves closer to impeaching President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet official. “What one disgruntled and defeated congressman is attempting is not oversight, and it’s not accountability. It’s a political spectacle, a personal manifesto driven by ego and resentment,” Hegseth said ...
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…
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) said War Secretary Pete Hegseth is more likely to resign by the end of the year than continue leading the Pentagon and be subject to Democrat-led hearings when the new Congress is sworn in. Massie told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins he is not surprised President Donald Trump has continued to support Hegseth, […]
President Trump on Monday shot back at efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “Defeated Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, a total loser, is trying to Impeach perhaps the most popular and successful military official in the Country, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth,” Trump said in a Truth Social post Monday night. “With recruitment at an ALL-TIME…
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.
Outgoing Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie calls on Congress to oust Hegseth over accusations of unlawful orders.
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.
President Trump on Monday used a surprise appearance in the White House briefing room to attack Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), who he called a “stone cold loser” for his effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. “He’s a sick, sick guy. There’s something wrong with him, actually. Now he’s after Pete Hegseth. He doesn’t like…
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 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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Nvidia shares took a hit Monday after the company’s board launched an investigation into Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang, following his admission of an affair with a woman identified in a series of reports as a suspected Chinese spy. Bloomberg News US Semiconductor Reporter Ian King and Bloomberg Intelligence’s Mandeep Singh break down the how the scandal and investigation are impacting the industry. Plus, Republican Congressman Thomas Massie filed a resolution in the House to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Bloomberg’s Mike Shepard and Columbia University Political Science Professor Elizabeth Saunders discuss what the effort means for the Trump Administration as GOP lawmakers continue to contend with midterms losses. (Source: Bloomberg)
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.
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)
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.
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.
