NPR News: 09-17-2026 11AM EDT
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson adjourned the chamber early to block votes on impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and a veterans' benefits bill. Before leaving, the House passed the Lindsey Graham Russia Sanctions Act, which President Zelensky praised as a tool to end the war. A UN report alleges the US committed war crimes in Iran airstrikes that killed 178 civilians, including 120 schoolchildren. Additionally, Dr. Nicole Saifere faced questions on vaccine efficacy during her HHS confirmation hearing, while Missouri Republicans argued for a redistricted congressional map before a fede…
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House adjourns early, blocking Iran impeachment vote
Veterans' retirement pay bill blocked by adjournment
Russia sanctions bill passed and sent to Trump
UN report: US may have committed war crimes in Iran
Surgeon General nominee questioned on vaccines
Missouri redistricting appeal before federal court
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