The House left town, but Hegseth impeachment, Epstein and a funding fight are waiting
Summary
The House of Representatives is on a seven-week break until after the midterm elections. When they return, they will face important issues like a fight to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a push for more votes on Jeffrey Epstein-related files, and a deadline to approve government funding by December 11.Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson sent lawmakers home early until after the midterms.
- Rep. Thomas Massie introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Massie and Rep. Ro Khanna say they have enough support to force a vote on files related to Jeffrey Epstein.
- Government funding runs out on December 11, creating a deadline for lawmakers.
- Republicans currently control the House and Senate, but the midterms could change that.
- Speaker Johnson defends Hegseth and calls the impeachment resolution a publicity stunt.
- President Trump has promised a $5,000 "Trump Dividend" payment to adults, which would need Congress to approve.
- The government is facing a large national debt of about $40 trillion.
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