WASHINGTON — Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky reintroduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, 9 November 2026, forcing the House toward a vote on removing the Pentagon chief over the war in Iran. Reading the resolution on the floor on the first day of sessions after the 2026 midterms, Massie revived a challenge first launched in September. Under House rules, Republican leaders now have two legislative days to table it, send it to committee, or allow a floor vote, with a vote possible as early as Wednesday, 11 November. Illustration: The United States Capitol building at dusk, where the House must decide within two legislative days how to handle the impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. What Happened Massie, a Republican, introduced eight articles of impeachment accusing Hegseth of waging war without congressional authorization and of other alleged abuses of power. The resolution is privileged: once read on t...