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Arizona Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari is pushing for the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over alleged illegal war actions in Iran. Ansari, the daughter of Iranian immigrants, criticizes Hegseths role in U.S. strikes that have hit civilian targets and violated war declaration rules. She argues that only Congress has the power to declare war, not the president or his team. Hegseth, a Middle Tennessee native, defended the strikes, warning Iran of further action. Legal experts note that cabinet secretaries like Hegseth can be impeached for high crimes, starting with a House vote and ending with a Senate trial. This impeachment bid highlights deep divides over war powers and oversight, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.

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