Rep. Thomas Massie files articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, House expected to act quickly

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) introduced articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the House floor Monday afternoon, according to NPR, CBS News, and other outlets. Massie filed eight articles, the outlets said, and because impeachment resolutions are typically treated as privileged matters in the House, they reported the chamber would have to take action within a short window of legislative days.

NPR reported Massie filed the articles and described them as alleging wrongdoing by Hegseth. CBS News reported that Hegseth could face an impeachment vote this week as the House returns, describing the procedural pace of impeachment proceedings.

The Washington Times reported that Massie’s articles cited allegations involving Iran and boat strikes. Zero Hedge, citing Fox News, reported that the House would be required to take up the matter within two legislative days, which it said would place a vote no later than Wednesday.

The Hill published a video clip of Massie speaking amid the impeachment push, describing the event as part of the effort to force House consideration of the articles.

As of publication, Apex Times has not confirmed the formal filing details, article text, or House schedule from an official primary record such as the House clerk’s impeachment docket or. The outlets’ procedural characterization should be treated as reported, not independently verified.

If House leadership schedules floor consideration, the next steps would include House consideration of the articles and any related motions or debate, followed by votes at the full-chamber level. Any Senate trial that might follow would be a separate constitutional process once the House completes its impeachment action, according to standard constitutional sequence.