Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment
Massie accused Hegseth of actions he characterized as grounds for impeachment, while Johnson praised his work.
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Speaker Mike Johnson sent the House home early, leaving Rep. Thomas Massie’s effort to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth without a vote. Massie condemned the decision, while Johnson defended the House’s record and said lawmakers could be called back if needed.
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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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