Why Congress Abruptly Went on Recess Amid Political Tensions

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives is heading off to recess, canceling planned votes Thursday after just just seven work days since returning from summer break.

The early exit means GOP leadership will avoid a vote on whether to impeach Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and ignore a Democratic push to address the firestorm over artificial intelligence.

“We’re going to modify the House schedule by a day,” House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) simply told reporters.