Rep. Thomas Massie files impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie files impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

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Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky filed a resolution on November 9 to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing the ongoing war with Iran and other military actions. The resolution contains eight articles of high crimes and misdemeanors and sets a vote in the House for the coming days.

The move follows earlier statements that Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries would back the effort. Jeffries said he was a “hard yes” to impeaching Hegseth and pledged to vote for the resolution. Earlier in the week, Massie told CNN that the articles were likely to pass the House, and House leadership began arranging a vote.

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The claim that on November 9, 2026, Republican Representative Thomas Massie told CNN that eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could pass in the House was partially confirmed. The claim that Republican Thomas Massie plans to introduce a resolution with eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was also partially confirmed.

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November 09, 2026
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Rep. Thomas Massie reintroduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie reintroduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

NPR • 09 Nov 22:34

Kentucky Republican Thomas Massie has filed a resolution charging Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth with eight counts of high crimes and misdemeanors, prompting a House vote within two days.

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House to Vote on Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Hegseth
House to Vote on Impeachment Articles Against Defense Secretary Hegseth

CNA • 09 Nov 22:33

U.S. Representative Thomas Massie has introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and the House is expected to hold a vote this week, though conviction in the Senate appears unlikely.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Rep. Thomas Massie pushes House vote on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie pushes House vote on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth

CBC • 09 Nov 20:31

Republican Representative Thomas Massie filed a resolution to force a House vote on impeaching Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, citing the Iran conflict and related operations.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Republican lawmaker introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Republican lawmaker introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Straits Times • 09 Nov 20:00

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of unauthorized war actions, while President Donald Trump publicly defended the secretary.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Age • 09 Nov 19:41

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie filed an eight-article impeachment resolution accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution and other statutes related to civilian casualties, extrajudicial killings, free-speech suppression, and the alleged kidnapping of Venezuela’s leader.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

CNBC • 09 Nov 19:35

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) filed eight articles of impeachment targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, prompting a House vote that could occur within days.

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Rep. Thomas Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie introduces impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Guardian • 09 Nov 19:31

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has filed eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging illegal war actions and abuse of authority.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie Introduces Impeachment Resolution Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Globe and Mail • 09 Nov 19:08

Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie filed a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing the Iran war and other military actions, as House leaders weigh a potential vote.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Rep. Thomas Massie seeks House vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Rep. Thomas Massie seeks House vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

BBC • 09 Nov 18:19

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging unauthorized military action in Iran, and is urging President Donald Trump to replace him.

Credibility 88% Manip. 8% Center
Republican Lawmaker Files Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
Republican Lawmaker Files Articles of Impeachment Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

CNN • 09 Nov 17:58

Rep. Thomas Massie introduced impeachment articles targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, prompting mixed reactions from officials and predictions of a House vote by Wednesday.

Credibility 85% Manip. 12% Center
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie says House likely to approve impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
GOP Rep. Thomas Massie says House likely to approve impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

CNN • 09 Nov 15:19

Republican Representative Thomas Massie told CNN that eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could pass in the House, with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries indicating strong support.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
Democratic leader backs Republican impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Hegseth
Democratic leader backs Republican impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Hegseth

Moneycontrol.com • 09 Nov 01:26

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced support for a Republican-sponsored resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing alleged abuse of power and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Credibility 82% Manip. 12% Center
November 08, 2026
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House Minority Leader Jeffries backs impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Hegseth
House Minority Leader Jeffries backs impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Hegseth

NBC News • 08 Nov 23:38

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will vote for a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, aligning with Rep. Thomas Massie's effort.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries backs impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries backs impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

BBC • 08 Nov 19:36

Hakeem Jeffries said he is "a hard yes" to impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while Republican Thomas Massie plans to introduce a resolution with eight articles of impeachment.

Credibility 88% Manip. 12% Center

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