House Recesses Early as Massie Pushes Hegseth Impeachment

Speaker Johnson sends lawmakers home early as Rep. Massie pushes impeachment of Defense Secretary Hegseth over Iran war and Epstein files.

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September 17, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Washington, D.C. — Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has sent lawmakers home early, closing the chamber Wednesday after what he called the most productive Congress in decades.

However, Republican Rep. Thomas Massie criticized the move, calling it a failure to address critical issues such as the ongoing conflict in Iran and the release of documents from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Massie introduced a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of leading the U.S. into an unnecessary war and failing to cooperate with congressional inquiries.

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Despite the speaker’s claims of productivity, the House has cut 28 days this year, raising concerns about the legislative body’s ability to address pressing national issues. Massie, known for his independent stance, argued that the GOP majority is not fulfilling its responsibilities and is instead prioritizing political interests over the public good.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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