Sep 17, 2026 · 18 min
Massey’s Hegseth impeachment bid collides with Republican resistance
Massie Floats Hegseth Impeachment, LA News Chopper Crash, Krasner Faces DOJ Referral: AM Update 9/17
The episode tracks a stalled challenge to executive military power alongside a fatal crash and possible federal scrutiny of Philadelphia prosecutors.
- 1Thomas Massey’s impeachment resolution targets Pete Hegseth over alleged unlawful military actions involving Iran and Venezuela.
- 2Republican leaders call the effort a publicity stunt and may table it without allowing a direct impeachment vote.
- 3The report pairs national political conflict with a Los Angeles helicopter tragedy and possible federal scrutiny of Larry Krasner’s office.
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Broadcast audio captures journalists realizing that the crashed helicopter may belong to their own station before the tragedy is confirmed.
The brief
Thomas Massey’s effort to impeach Pete Hegseth is delayed after Mike Johnson sends lawmakers home early, postponing a confrontation over alleged unlawful military actions.
Republican leaders dismiss the resolution as a publicity stunt and may table it when lawmakers return, potentially ending the matter without a direct impeachment vote.
The report connects the dispute to a reported February strike on an elementary school in Minab, Iran, which Tucker Carlson says warrants an apology from Hegseth and President Trump.
A Los Angeles news helicopter crash kills reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marcino, and a pedestrian; colleagues’ live realization that the aircraft may be theirs becomes the episode’s starkest moment.
The update closes with possible federal scrutiny of Larry Krasner’s office and a disputed account of Jack Schlossberg’s political future after his congressional loss.
What was said on this episode
3 statements · 3 negative
Judge Diamond removed Krasner and Stiegler and referred them for federal investigation.
“Diamond now removing Krasner and Stiegler from the Johnson case, referring both men and the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office to the U.S. Attorney for investigation and any other appropriate action.”
Listen at 14:29
Jack Schlossberg finished third with 10.8% in New York’s 12th District primary.
“Schlossberg finishing a distant third. in June's Democratic primary for New York's 12th congressional district, receiving just 10.8% of the vote compared to winner Micah Lasher's 39%.”
Listen at 15:25
Schlossberg’s family brought him to Martha’s Vineyard to recover from his defeat.
“His family reportedly concerned about leaving him isolated after such a public defeat, bringing him to Martha's Vineyard to recover outside the glare of New York politics.”
Listen at 15:53
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