Why the House let out early is a matter of debate after Johnson says chamber has 'done its work'
Massie’s impeachment articles against Hegseth could have come before the House if it had met within the privileged-resolution window.
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TAP FOR WHYThe House adjourned a day early, with Speaker Mike Johnson saying it had completed its work and Rep. Thomas Massie arguing the timing prevented a vote on his impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Whether avoiding that vote motivated the schedule change remains disputed.
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36 OUTLETSHouse Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House into recess, delaying a vote on Thomas Massie’s proposed resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The outlets tell the story alike, framing the recess as avoidance of a politically difficult vote and protection for the administration; they differ slightly in stressing delayed accountability or Republicans’ electoral risks.
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