Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on November 9, citing alleged violations of the War Powers Resolution through unauthorized military operations in Iran, civilian casualties from strikes, actions in Yemen and Venezuela, and other claims of abuse of power. The resolution triggers a House vote as early as November 11 during the lame-duck session, before Democrats assume majority control in January. Bipartisan support appears possible after Republican midterm losses, though Speaker Mike Johnson and President Trump have opposed the effort and defended Hegseth’s record. House passage requires only a simple majority, while Senate conviction needs a two-thirds vote that remains unlikely given current partisan divisions. Hegseth has scheduled a Pentagon briefing to address the matter.