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OriginalSourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:02 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe Economic TimesIndiaOwner: The Times GroupLeanCenterCredibilityPublished18:02 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC

“How would impeaching Hegseth work?”

House moves to impeach Defense Secretary Hegseth on abuse of power charges

Key points

  • Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth.
  • Impeachment requires a simple House majority, with potential derailment by procedural moves.
  • If approved in the House, charges would go to the Senate for trial and verdict.
  • A two-thirds Senate conviction is required for removal from office.
  • Historical context: only three cabinet secretaries have faced impeachment proceedings.
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    House takes up procedural vote on Hegseth impeachment.

    Republicans refer the measure to committee, 211-204; it alleges Hegseth illegally continued the Iran war.
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