'They're Cancelling Congress': Mike Johnson Pulls House Out as Hegseth Impeachment Vote Looms
Massie's resolution alleges misconduct by Hegseth, while Johnson defended his record at the Pentagon.
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TAP FOR WHYHouse Speaker Mike Johnson ended the House week early, delaying consideration of Rep. Thomas Massie's impeachment resolution targeting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth until after the midterm elections unless the schedule changes. Massie criticized the cancellation; Johnson said the House had completed its work and called the impeachment effort a publicity stunt.
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32 OUTLETSCoverage reports that Thomas Massie introduced an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The House recessed early before it was considered, leaving the resolution without a vote. Left-leaning outlets foreground a Republican lawmaker’s threat against Hegseth’s critics as he defended the secretary. Center outlets focus on Speaker Mike Johnson’s early recess and the resulting lack of a vote, while including both Massie’s criticism and Johnson’s defense.
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