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Iranian American Democrat files articles of impeachment against Hegseth

By Claire Carter
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Iranian American Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ) on Monday said she is calling for the 25th Amendment and is introducing articles of impeachment against War Secretary Pete Hegseth due to the war in Iran. 

Ansari’s move comes as President Donald Trump’s 8 p.m. Tuesday night deadline for Iran to agree to a peace deal. If one is not reached, the president promised the complete destruction of Iran’s power plants and bridges.

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25th Amendment Department of Defense (Department of War) Donald Trump House of Representatives Impeachment Iran Pete Hegseth War Powers Resolution