Rep. Thomas Massie says he will push impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he does not resign

What happened: Republican Representative Thomas Massie said he will relaunch an impeachment effort against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if Hegseth does not step down, and plans to bring a vote in the House when Congress returns next week. Attribution and details: Massie told CNN he intends to move forward with a House vote on impeachment after his party’s defeat in congressional elections. Several Republican sources told CNN they expect the measure to pass. Massie criticized the Trump administration’s handling of the campaign, saying the loss was preventable and not solely due to one factor. Unverified or additional claims: CNN, citing White House officials, reported that former President Trump told aides Hegseth should resist impeachment efforts and any investigations into his decisions.