POLITICS
House Speaker Johnson recesses chamber early, blocking Hegseth impeachment vote
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled Thursday votes and sent Congress home early before November midterm elections, effectively blocking Rep. Thomas Massie's resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The move has sparked criticism from Massie and other Republicans who view it as dodging a forced impeachment vote.
NEWMassie publicly criticized Johnson and Hegseth in a House speech after the recess was announced, accusing Hegseth of illegal acts. Johnson's decision intensified an ongoing feud with Massie over the speaker's use of the legislative calendar to avoid controversial votes.
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Left-leaning outlets frame Johnson's recess as a calculated maneuver to protect Hegseth and shield Republicans from voting on a controversial impeachment measure. They characterize the move as evasive leadership and highlight Massie's accusations of illegal conduct against Hegseth.
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