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Impeachment proceedings against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging military action against Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization. President Donald Trump and other administration officials defended Hegseth as the House considered the measure. House Republicans blocked the impeachment motion, though some reporting noted Democrats could revive the effort in January.

5 story threads Coverage through 11 Nov 2026
Thomas Massie Moves to Force Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth
Where things stand

Current state

House Republicans blocked Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth by a 211–204 vote, and Massie said he will not bring another resolution; Democrats could revive the effort when they take House control in January.

5 sources · 5 reports · Updated 11 Nov 2026

Development

What changed

Massie says he won't file another Hegseth impeachment resolution

After the House voted down his resolution, Rep. Thomas Massie said he will not bring up another resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

Event spine

Developments

  1. Key development

    After the vote, Massie said he would not bring up another resolution to impeach Hegseth.

    1 source · 11 Nov 2026
  2. Key development

    On 10 November 2026, the House voted 211–204 to defeat the resolution, with Republicans blocking the impeachment motion against Hegseth.

    3 sources · 11 Nov 2026
  3. Key development

    On 9 November 2026, Rep. Thomas Massie moved to force a House vote on eight articles of impeachment accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of waging military action against Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorization and other abuses of power.

    3 sources · 10 Nov 2026
  4. Earlier development

    On 15 September 2026, Massie first introduced articles of impeachment against Hegseth over the Iran war and alleged constitutional violations.

    2 sources · 16 Sept 2026
Coverage now

Current story coverage

US House blocks bid to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Republicans in the US House of Representatives blocked an effort on Tuesday to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, winning a ‌reprieve for the polarizing Pentagon chief before Democrats take control of Congress next year and possibly try again. 6 sources · 3h ago Republicans block Hegseth impeachment motion Republicans have blocked a motion to impeach US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the war on Iran. 6 sources · 6h ago Trump vows to back Pete Hegseth as Republican lawmaker pushes impeachment vote Republican Congressman Thomas Massie is seeking to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of waging military action against Iran for more than 90 days without congressional authorisation. 9 sources · 16h ago
Coverage history

Earlier coverage

  1. Trump, Rubio defend Hegseth as impeachment bid nears President Trump has lashed out at efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the US war on Iran.
  2. Rep. Thomas Massie moves to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Kentucky Republican alleges that Hegseth has waged the Iran war illegally, among other "high crimes and misdemeanors."