United States Representative Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, has introduced a resolution seeking the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over accusations of unlawful orders and potential threats to the Constitution. The allegations include violating the War Powers Resolution by conducting the war on Iran without congressional authorization, disregarding rules of engagement leading to civilian harm, and extrajudicial killings through strikes on alleged narcotics boats. Other charges against Hegseth involve the abduction of former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, suppressing free speech by restricting media access to the Pentagon, and carrying out an unlawful war in Yemen against the Houthis. The resolution was introduced on Monday, shortly after the House opened for its first session following the midterm elections, with Democratic Party leaders vowing to investigate Trump's administration. Although the current Republican-led Congress is unlikely to support Hegseth's impeachment, pressure may mount when a new set of Democratic lawmakers take office in January, including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries who has expressed his support for the impeachment. However, key Republican leaders like House Speaker Mike Johnson have criticized Massie's attempt to impeach Hegseth as politically motivated and unnecessary.