Factbox-What are the impeachment articles facing Pete Hegseth?

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Republican Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The allegations concern the war in Iran, actions involving Venezuela, and other administration conduct; Hegseth denies wrongdoing and Trump has publicly backed him.

WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Republican US Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, related to the war in Iran, President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela and even some administration actions in Washington. Hegseth has denied wrongdoing, and Trump has criticized Massie and pledged to stand by his secretary of defense. Here are the eight "high crimes and misdemeanors" in the unusual Republican-led impeachment effort against a Republican official. IRAN