Labeling cartels terrorist threats does not by itself justify military force

Defence of a state against external and internal threats, spanning intelligence services, military operations, counterterrorism and the classification of information. Covers the tension between secrecy and oversight, and the agencies whose work is largely conducted beyond public view.

Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on September 15, 2026, alleging violations of the War Powers Resolution in the Iran conflict. Because it was privileged, the House had two legislative days to consider it or table it.