Speaker Johnson recesses House early, blocking Massie's push to impeach Hegseth
Summary
Speaker Mike Johnson ended the House session early so lawmakers could campaign for upcoming midterm elections. This move blocked GOP Rep. Thomas Massie’s efforts to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and to get more files released in the Jeffrey Epstein case. Massie criticized Johnson for not addressing important issues before leaving.Key Facts
- Speaker Mike Johnson ended the House session early on a Wednesday.
- The early recess allows lawmakers to focus on midterm election campaigns.
- Rep. Thomas Massie wanted to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war.
- Massie also pushed to release more files related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
- Johnson blocked votes on Massie's impeachment resolution and file release efforts.
- Massie gave a lengthy speech criticizing Johnson and House Republicans for stopping work.
- Massie argued Congress should stay in session to address urgent issues like justice and war.
- The House has been closely divided and faced challenges during this two-year Republican majority.
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