Representative Thomas Massie (R-KY) on Tuesday formally introduced articles of impeachment against U.S. Secretary of Defense Hegseth, accusing him of abuse of power for ordering hostile actions against Iran without congressional approval. Massie filed the impeachment resolution under a "privileged resolution" procedure, meaning the House must hold a mandatory vote within two legislative days. Although the resolution is highly unlikely to pass, the mandatory vote will force Republican colleagues to publicly take a stance on an unpopular war ahead of the midterm elections, potentially incurring political costs. Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson responded that the department is united under the Secretary's vision and remains committed to putting warfighters and America first.