Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is moving to force a House vote this week on impeaching Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The push follows heavy Republican losses in last week's midterm elections.
Why it matters: Massie first tried in September, but Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early. Johnson denied the vote was the reason.
Where they split: The dispute is whether Hegseth's conduct of the Iran war and other operations amounts to impeachable offenses or is a policy disagreement turned into political theater.
Center coverage, 25 sources: The center frames it as a Republican-led challenge that could make Hegseth the administration's scapegoat for the midterm defeat.
Left coverage, 26 sources: The left frames the vote as a test of whether House Republicans will break with Hegseth after midterm losses tied to the Iran war.
Right coverage, 29 sources: The right frames it as a bipartisan push driven by GOP frustration over the Iran war, with Trump and the Pentagon defending Hegseth.
What’s next: After refiling, the House must act within two legislative days. GOP leaders could move to table the measure by simple majority.
