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Associated PressSep 17, 2026Wire Service

Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment

Massie used a House speech to oppose the early recess, criticize Johnson, and defend efforts targeting Hegseth and the Epstein files.

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Speaker Johnson recesses the House early as Rep. Thomas Massie pushes Hegseth impeachment
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Speaker Mike Johnson ended the House session early for lawmakers to campaign, while Rep. Thomas Massie denounced the move and said it blocked votes on Hegseth impeachment and Epstein files. Johnson defended the House’s record and called Massie’s impeachment effort a stunt.

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