How impeachment of a Cabinet secretary works

The process of impeaching a Cabinet secretary, such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, involves several steps. If the House of Representatives decides to pursue impeachment, it would mark the third time in history a Cabinet member faces such action. The House would need to approve articles of impeachment, which are essentially charges against the official. Following this, a trial would be held in the Senate. If two-thirds of the Senate votes in favor of the charges, the Cabinet secretary would be removed from office. This procedure is rooted in the U.S. Constitution and is designed to hold high-ranking officials accountable for misconduct or other serious issues.