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How would impeaching Hegseth work?

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth could face a House impeachment vote over alleged abuse of power, including the decision to go to war with Iran without congressional approval.…

How would impeaching Hegseth work?
How would impeaching Hegseth work? — image via Economic Times — Credit: Economic Times

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth could face a House impeachment vote over alleged abuse of power, including the decision to go to war with Iran without congressional approval. The explainer looks at the impeachment process, the hurdles to Senate conviction, the political timeline and historical precedents involving Cabinet secretaries and US presidents.

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