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Politics● ElevatedSep 16 · Sep 16, 2026, 6:05 PM

Massie says House GOP leaving to avoid Hegseth impeachment vote

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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.) accused House Republican leadership on Wednesday of sending lawmakers home early to avoid a vote on his resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.  The announcement, shared by the office of GOP Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), cuts the final legislative week before the midterm elections short by one day.  “And…

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