Monday, November 9, 2026

Thomas Massie Moves to Force Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth

 Thomas Massie Moves to Force Vote on Impeaching Pete Hegseth

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.

Representative Thomas Massie called up a resolution accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of being “a threat to the Constitution if allowed to remain in office.”Credit...Kenny Holston/The New York Times

If the House were to impeach Mr. Hegseth, he would remain defense secretary while the articles were pending, with House leaders deciding when to send the matter to the Senate for a trial.Credit...Alex Kent/The New York Times