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Republican Thomas Massie moves to force vote to impeach Pete Hegseth (www.theguardian.com)
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A Republican lawmaker has moved to force a vote to impeach Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, setting the stage for a showdown over one of the most divisive figures inside Donald Trump’s administration.

Thomas Massie, of Kentucky, introduced eight articles of impeachment against Hegseth, accusing him of illegally waging war without congressional authorization and abusing his powers.

A vote in the US House of Representatives could take place as soon as this week.

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[–] 9 points 2 days ago (5 children)

Isn’t Mike Johnson trying to prematurely recess the House so that he doesn’t have to listen to this very obvious and undeniable thing that will make orangeboi Big Mad at him?

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  • [–] 9 points 2 days ago (3 children)

    He did that before the midterm until after the midterm. I haven't seen if he is trying again.

    I would be surprised, often the GOP uses the lame duck session to fuck over the next congress, though that is usually in state houses.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

    Right? There’s clearly a tactical cognitive dissonance occurs right now in GOP circles

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