Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment
Massie used a House speech to oppose the early recess, criticize Johnson, and defend efforts targeting Hegseth and the Epstein files.
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Speaker Mike Johnson ended the House session early for lawmakers to campaign, while Rep. Thomas Massie denounced the move and said it blocked votes on Hegseth impeachment and Epstein files. Johnson defended the House’s record and called Massie’s impeachment effort a stunt.
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Thomas Massie
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Representative who challenged Johnson’s recess decision and pursued impeachment of Hegseth
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Speaker of the House who ended the session early and defended the chamber’s record
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