WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 16: Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) speaks to journalists on September 16, 2026 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. Massie, a frequent critic of President Trump, accused U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth of launching an illegal war that was not approved by Congress. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced today that he would again cancel votes scheduled for Thursday, sending lawmakers home one day early ahead of the midterm election recess. (Photo by Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images)