GOP Recess Delays Hegseth Impeachment Vote | Yakima News

Yakima News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

House Republicans are cutting their Washington stay short to campaign ahead of midterms, effectively postponing a potential impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Speaker Mike Johnson calls the move essential for connecting with voters and dismisses Rep. Thomas Massie’s impeachment push as a “publicity stunt,” warning against politicizing national security. Massie’s resolution, citing abuse of power and constitutional violations—including Iran and Venezuela policy—faces likely delay until after the recess. With GOP lawmakers already under pressure to retain control, the…