What Happened
Republican Lawmaker Seeks Removal Amid Congressional Upheaval
A Republican lawmaker has introduced articles of impeachment against US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting up a potentially explosive vote in Congress. The move, led by Kentucky congressman Thomas Massie, accuses Hegseth of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers as Pentagon chief. The impeachment push has gained momentum following the midterm elections, with some Republican lawmakers signaling they might join Democrats in supporting the charges. The development was reported by AFP.com.