The House Republican majority has stifled an inquiry into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of encrypted messaging to discuss sensitive military operations. Rep. Adam Smith accused them of obstructing necessary congressional oversight due to concerns about Hegseth's conduct, highlighting a pattern of disallowing regular democratic processes. Despite Smith's efforts to bring about an inquiry resolution, House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled it a waste of time, indicating a party-line opposition to investigating Hegseth's actions regarding military communications.
Rep. Adam Smith criticized House Republicans for blocking inquiries into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's actions, suggesting fear of accountability influenced their decision.
Speaker Mike Johnson defended the vote against an inquiry as a means to avoid 'nonsensical waste of our time', claiming it was aimed at preventing political stunts.
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