World · 17 April 2026

'He must go': Democrats file impeachment articles against Hegseth

House Democrats have filed articles of impeachment against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Democracy Now reported on Thursday. It comes the same day the Senate voted 47-52 to reject a war powers resolution aimed at reining in Trump's ability to wage war against Iran. Every Republican except Kentucky's Rand Paul voted against it. The House is set to vote on a similar measure.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 April 2026 at 7:28

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