Massie Files Resolution to Impeach Hegseth
The Kentucky Republican's move tests the administration's unity as the Senate shifts control to Democrats.
By Lorenzo Patterson ·
Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky has formally requested the House of Representatives to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The filing places the administration's top military leader directly in the path of congressional oversight during a period of shifting political power. Massie, a Republican, is moving to hold the cabinet secretary accountable for actions taken during the recent conflict.
The resolution arrived days after the Supreme Court authorized the Trump administration to restart border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas. That legal victory cleared a path for federal engineers to resume work on the structure along the Rio Grande. The decision follows a multi year legal battle over the use of presidential authority to build physical barriers at the southern border.
In Washington, senators from both parties have returned to the Capitol with a new focus on leadership. Last week's election gave Democrats a substantial majority in the chamber. Lawmakers are now weighing the implications of that shift for the remainder of the term. They are preparing for debates on the budget and the confirmation of new federal judges.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump announced that the FBI is investigating a suspected homicide aboard a cruise ship. The vessel had recently departed Galveston, Texas, before returning to port. The president also stated his belief that the war in Iran is effectively over from a military standpoint. He made these remarks while addressing the ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.
In the markets, U.S. stocks recovered most of their losses from the previous week. Oil prices swung lower, easing pressure on energy costs. The Federal Reserve remains focused on inflation data as it prepares for its next monetary policy meeting. The Food and Drug Administration issued a new warning about rare vision loss linked to popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
In the sports world, the College Football Playoff will expand to include 24 teams next year. This change ends a three decade era of conference title games as a primary pathway to the championship. The expansion aims to include more schools in the postseason competition.
