Scrutiny of Hegseth mounts as Democrats attempt to rein in Trump administration over Iran war – US politics live

House Democrats file impeachment articles against Trump’s defense secretary as Senate Democrats fail to pass measures to check White House power over Iran warSign up for the Breaking News US emailThe first impeachment article alleges that Pete Hegseth started the conflict with Iran “without a declaration of war or specific statutory authorization by the Congress,” and “knowingly exposing members of the Armed Forces of the United States to substantial and foreseeable risk of injury or death.”Anot...