Only two Cabinet secretaries have ever been impeached. Will Hegseth be the third?

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) is expected to force a House vote on the defense secretary's impeachment this week.

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1. WThe Washington PostUnited StatesNovember 9, 2026, 14:45 UTC

   Only two Cabinet secretaries have ever been impeached. Will Hegseth be the third?

   Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Kentucky) is expected to force a House vote on the defense secretary's impeachment this week.

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