Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment
Speaker Mike Johnson recessed the House of Representatives early on Wednesday, sending lawmakers home to campaign for the upcoming midterm elections. The move follows Representative Thomas Massie’s push for the impeachment of Pete Hegseth, adding internal pressure to the legislative schedule. While Johnson defended the early departure by citing high productivity, the timing effectively halts immediate action on the proposed impeachment effort.
Speaker Mike Johnson is closing up the House early, sending lawmakers home Wednesday to campaign for the midterm elections after what he claims is the most productive Congress in decades.
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