Hegseth Faces Impeachment Push

Outgoing Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., will introduce a privileged resolution this week to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The House is required to vote on the measure. Massie stated that the only ways to avoid the vote are if Hegseth resigns or President Donald Trump fires him. Hegseth responded by posting a video to X where he vowed to fight the effort.

Hegseth called the move political theater designed to destroy opponents. “It’s all about the politics of personal destruction. It didn’t work with President Trump and it won’t work with me. You can rest assured of that,” he said.

Lawmakers will also begin work on funding the government. The current continuing resolution expires on December 11. Congress must pass new legislation before that date to keep federal agencies open.

House Republicans will hold a leadership vote following their losses in last week’s midterm elections. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said he will not run for the next Minority Leader. Two candidates are currently vying for the top GOP leadership position. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, are the primary contenders.

New members of Congress arrive in Washington this week for freshman orientation. This group includes the representatives and senators elected in the midterms who are taking office for the first time.