Thomas Massie impeaches Pete Hegseth over war powers violations

In the United States, Representative Thomas Massie filed articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on September 15, 2026. Massie accused Hegseth of violating the War Powers Resolution by engaging in military operations against Iran without congressional approval. The impeachment articles also include allegations of extrajudicial killings and retaliation against Senator Mark Kelly. Despite the serious nature of the charges, the resolution is expected to struggle in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives.