US House Begins Impeachment Session Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The US House of Representatives session to vote on the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth began earlier than the announced schedule.

This parliamentary step came against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict and war involving Iran.

Republican Representative Thomas Massie submitted the resolution, accusing the Defense Minister of actions that contradict the trust granted to him.

The presented resolution outlined eight charges against the Defense Secretary, most notably launching a war without obtaining prior legal authorization.

The accusations also included extrajudicial killings and involvement in the abduction of a foreign leader.

Should the measure pass the House, convicting Hegseth will subsequently require the approval of two-thirds of the US Senate members.