Read: Massie unveils 8 impeachment articles against Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) unveiled eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday, escalating his push to oust the Pentagon chief.

The resolution accuses Hegseth of abusing his authority, including waging war against Iran without congressional authorization, failing to protect civilians and overseeing deadly strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean.

The move also comes as Republicans grapple with their bruising midterm losses and growing frustration over the Middle East conflict.

Hegseth and President Trump have dismissed the criticism .

The House is set for a procedural vote on the resolution Tuesday evening.