GOP Rep. Thomas Massie, who has clashed with President Donald Trump, kicked off the Hegseth impeachment fight days after a blue wave midterm election. Hegseth is set for his first Pentagon news briefing since May as he faces possible impeachment, Senate advances sweeping energy legislation in first major action since midterm elections. Republican Thomas Massie wants to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on eight charges, including Iran War violations.