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Massie Files Eight Impeachment Articles Against Pete Hegseth

By Drooid · Sep 19, 2026, 12:11 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight impeachment articles against Secretary Pete Hegseth on September 15, 2026.
Massie invoked 1880 House Rule IX to force an impeachment vote without consent.
House leaders postponed vote until after the November midterms, Speaker Mike Johnson said.
The articles allege Hegseth exceeded Iran authority, suppressed Senator Mark Kelly, ordered an operation, and continued Yemen hostilities without approval.
The CBO estimated Iran actions cost the Pentagon $38 billion, raising oil prices.

History

Historical Context

In December 1998, the House impeached President Bill Clinton, invoking the same constitutional authority that underpins modern impeachment proceedings. The Judiciary Committee, led by Rep. Henry Hyde, approved four articles, and the Senate trial cost the government roughly $15 million in legal fees. Similarly, Rep. Thomas Massie invoked 1880 Rule IX to file articles against Secretary Pete Hegseth, leading Speaker Mike Johnson to postpone vote until after 2026 midterms. These tactics echo past partisan delays, as the CBO’s $38 billion estimate of Iran-linked Pentagon costs fuels oil price spikes and raises questions about Yemen-related oversight.

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Story summary

Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight impeachment articles against Secretary Pete Hegseth on September 15, 2026.
Massie invoked 1880 House Rule IX to force an impeachment vote without consent.
House leaders postponed vote until after the November midterms, Speaker Mike Johnson said.
The articles allege Hegseth exceeded Iran authority, suppressed Senator Mark Kelly, ordered an operation, and continued Yemen hostilities without approval.
The CBO estimated Iran actions cost the Pentagon $38 billion, raising oil prices.

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