Republican Lawmaker Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth Over Iran War

Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on September 15, 2026, citing the Iran war and other actions. Massie's move forces a House vote on the resolution. Hegseth is a former Fox News host who became defense secretary. The impeachment effort comes amid ongoing tensions over the U.S. role in the Iran conflict.