Massie Floats Hegseth Impeachment, LA News Chopper Crash, Krasner Faces DOJ Referral: AM Update 9/17
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What’s the opening overview of today’s AM update and who is hosting?
Good morning everyone, I'm Emily Jashinsky, host of After Party and the Megan Kelly wrap-up show on Sirius XM Channel 111. It's Thursday, September 17, 2026, and this is your AM update.
Since a publicity stunt by someone who wants attention, it will immediately be tabled, of course.
House lawmakers heading home early, delaying Congressman Thomas Massey's surprise effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hagseth until after the midterms.
We've just received the confirmation that in fact News Chopper Four went down just before seven o'clock tonight in Chatsworth.
An LA Newsroom realizing in real time that the helicopter crash they were covering had claimed the lives of their own colleagues. Soros-backed Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner referred to the Justice Department, a federal judge finding evidence he and a top deputy may have pressured prosecutors to deceive the court. And Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg, reportedly retreating from the spotlight after suffering a crushing defeat in his first run for Congress. All that more coming up in just a moment on your AM update.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson abruptly sending lawmakers home a day early for their pre-election recess, delaying action on outgoing Congressman Thomas Massey's surprise effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hagseth until after the midterms. Congressman Massey, Republican from Kentucky, who lost his primaria earlier this year, caught Republican leaders off guard Tuesday by introducing eight articles of impeachment against Hagseth. The Congressman centering his case on Hagseth's management of the war with Iran.
Secretary Hegseth directed and caused United States Armed Forces to be introduced into hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, notwithstanding that.
Why was Congressman Thomas Massie’s impeachment effort against Secretary Pete Hegseth delayed until after the midterms?
One, Congress had not declared war against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Two, Congress had not enacted any specific statutory authorization for the introduction of United States Armed Forces into hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran. And three, no national emergency had been created by an attack by the Islamic Republic of Iran upon the United States, its territories or possessions, or its armed forces.
The allegations extending beyond Iran. Congressman Massey also accusing Secretary Hagseth of abusing his authority during the capture of former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro. Characterizing the military operation as the kidnapping of a foreign leader under the pretext of drug enforcement. The Congressman telling CNN on Tuesday he deliberately kept the resolution secret from GOP leadership, fearing they would interfere before he could read the articles on the House floor. Congressman Massey designating the resolution as privileged, requiring the House to address it within two legislative days. Republican leadership then canceling today's scheduled votes, effectively pausing the procedural clock until lawmakers return.
The House taking its final votes last night before beginning a roughly seven week recess. Members not expected back in Washington until November 9th.
How did the Los Angeles news‑chopper crash happen and who were the victims?
Congressman Massey writing on X quote, and there it is, just as I predicted, they're canceling Congress tomorrow to avoid the vote on impeaching Secretary Hagseth.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What’s the opening overview of today’s AM update and who is hosting?
0:02–2:39
2
Why was Congressman Thomas Massie’s impeachment effort against Secretary Pete Hegseth delayed until after the midterms?
2:39–3:57
3
How did the Los Angeles news‑chopper crash happen and who were the victims?
3:57–6:55
4
How could the proposed credit‑card legislation by Senators Durbin and Marshall impact everyday Americans?
6:55–6:59
5
What are the key points of the federal judge’s referral of Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner and Deputy Matthew Stiegler to the Justice Department?
6:59–8:14
6
Why is Kennedy heir Jack Schlossberg retreating to Martha’s Vineyard after his congressional defeat?
8:14–10:20
7
What new developments emerged in the murder‑appeal case tied to Krasner’s office and the DOJ investigation?
10:20–14:58
8
How does the episode wrap up and what’s coming up next for listeners?
14:58–17:38
Speakers
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