US Defense Secretary Hegseth will hold a rare Pentagon press conference at 8:00
a.m. ET on Tuesday (21:00 Beijing) as the House prepares to vote this week on
articles of impeachment. Rep. Thomas Massie filed amended articles accusing
Hegseth of abuse of power, including initiating military action against Iran
without Congressional authorization, disregarding laws intended to minimize
civilian casualties, and retaliating against Sen. Mark Kelly. Under House rules,
an up-or-down vote must be scheduled within two legislative days. House
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Monday he will support the resolution. It
remains unclear whether any other Republicans will back the articles; Massie
said he had not yet secured GOP commitments.
