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Mike Johnson Can’t Protect Pete Hegseth Forever

Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday that he would send Congress home early for its seven-week campaigning recess ahead of November’s midterm elections.

  • Congress to recess early for seven weeks before midterm elections
  • Rep. Thomas Massie introduces impeachment articles against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth
  • Johnson dismisses impeachment as publicity stunt, prioritizes constituent campaigning

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