A Republican lawmaker has accused House GOP leadership of truncating the final week of legislative session ahead of the midterm elections, potentially to sidestep a vote on a resolution to impeach the Defense Secretary. The move, confirmed by the office of the GOP whip, shortens the scheduled session by a day, raising questions about whether political strategy influenced the decision. The lawmaker claims the leadership acted to avoid a contentious vote on the measure, though no official explanation has been provided. The timing, just days before the elections, adds to speculation about the motives behind the abrupt change.
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...
