Rep. initiates defense secretary impeachment

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie has initiated proceedings to impeach Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, accusing him of abusing his office by executing an order to carry out military operations against Iran without congressional approval. While it is unlikely that the impeachment will be approved, a vote in the House of Representatives could be scheduled, though this faces challenges due to members of Congress preparing to leave Washington ahead of the midterm elections in November. A Pentagon spokesperson affirmed the department's unity behind the Secretary and stated that they will continue working in the interest of the fighters and America. It is worth noting that Massie lost in the primary elections and opposes policies related to the war on Iran, which are unpopular among voters, while polls indicate Democrats are leading Republicans in electoral preferences.

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