The House left town, but Hegseth impeachment, Epstein and a funding fight are waiting

House Speaker Mike Johnson has recessed the House of Representatives until after the midterms. When lawmakers return to Washington, they will face a series of high-stakes legislative and political challenges.

Upon their return, members must immediately confront a showdown concerning the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a renewed fight over the release of Epstein files, and a looming deadline to fund the government. According to reporting, none of these impending issues are expected to be easily resolved.