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Representative Thomas Massie Launches Impeachment Action Against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Washington, Wednesday, 16 September 2026.
Representative Thomas Massie forced a House vote by introducing eight impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on September 15, 2026, alleging unauthorized military conflicts and statutory violations.

US Military Enforces Same Fitness Standards for Men and Women in Front-Line Roles

Washington, Saturday, 12 September 2026.
The Pentagon now requires identical physical fitness scores for men and women across more than 80 combat positions, shifting focus to mission demands rather than biological sex.