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Democrats pause impeachment push as focus shifts to Iran and domestic priorities
politics1 day ago

Democrats pause impeachment push as focus shifts to Iran and domestic priorities

Democrats acknowledge impeachment of Trump is unlikely to pass without winning control of at least one chamber, so leadership is avoiding a proactive push this year and instead focusing on policy goals like addressing Iran issues, war powers, inflation, and other legislation; while some members push for impeachment or the 25th Amendment, leaders have shown restraint and signaled a preference for tangible wins over a broad impeachment effort.

via Axios|
#congress#democrats#impeachment
Democrats weigh removal as Trump’s Iran threats ignite impeachment talk
politics2 days ago

Democrats weigh removal as Trump’s Iran threats ignite impeachment talk

In response to President Trump’s threats over Iran, Democratic lawmakers are pondering actions to remove him—potentially via impeachment or the 25th Amendment—driven by constituent fear and concerns about national security, though there is no unified push in the Republican-leaning House. Some lawmakers urge immediate accountability, while others favor a cautious approach, reflecting a broader struggle over how the party should respond to the president’s confrontational rhetoric.

via AP News|
#25th-amendment#congress#donald-trump
The 25th Amendment Isn’t a Fast Track to Oust Trump
politics2 days ago

The 25th Amendment Isn’t a Fast Track to Oust Trump

The Vox explainer argues that while the 25th Amendment has triggered attention, it’s not a practical route to remove President Trump: it requires a cabinet majority and a two‑thirds vote in both houses, an almost insurmountable hurdle in today’s polarized politics. By comparison, parliamentary democracies can remove leaders more easily, so the United States is unlikely to oust Trump before 2029 via the 25th Amendment.

via vox.com|
#25th-amendment#donald-trump#impeachment
Unlikely 25th Amendment path to remove Trump amid cross‑party calls
politics2 days ago

Unlikely 25th Amendment path to remove Trump amid cross‑party calls

Despite cross‑party calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to remove Donald Trump, the path remains highly unlikely: it requires the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet (Congress does not initiate it) and Pence is not expected to trigger it; past uses by Reagan and Bush were for health-related handoffs, and there is no established congressional body designated to act under the amendment.

via Axios|
#25th-amendment#cabinet#impeachment
Democrats Push for Trump's Removal as Republicans Largely Silent on Iran Threat
politics2 days ago

Democrats Push for Trump's Removal as Republicans Largely Silent on Iran Threat

After Trump threatened to attack Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, most Republicans in Congress stayed largely silent or cautious, with a few voicing unease; Democrats in both chambers urged invoking the 25th Amendment or impeachment, including Pelosi. Outside voices also criticized him. Less than two hours before the 8 p.m. deadline, Trump announced a ceasefire contingent on Iran’s opening of the Strait, delaying a large-scale attack.

via CBS News|
#ceasefire#congress#impeachment
Larson launches impeachment bid over Trump’s Iran crisis
politics2 days ago

Larson launches impeachment bid over Trump’s Iran crisis

U.S. Rep. John Larson introduced 13 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, accusing him of high crimes and misdemeanors including bypassing war powers, militarizing domestic law enforcement, and detentions/deportations based on race or political opposition, in response to Trump’s threats toward Iran and the Strait of Hormuz; the effort—written with Ralph Nader and Bruce Fein—has little chance in a GOP-controlled House, though it underscores Democratic pushback and discussions of the 25th Amendment.

via Connecticut Public|
#25th-amendment#donald-trump#impeachment
Kentucky House Moves to Impeach Fayette Circuit Judge Goodman, Sends Articles to Senate
politics21 days ago

Kentucky House Moves to Impeach Fayette Circuit Judge Goodman, Sends Articles to Senate

The Kentucky House of Representatives voted 73-14 to impeach Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Muth Goodman, sending five articles of impeachment to the Senate for trial. The charges accuse her of abusing office, defying binding precedents, failing to follow statutes, and interfering with the roles of juries and attorneys in six cases; Goodman and her attorneys deny misconduct. If convicted, removal would require a two-thirds Senate vote. The move marks the first impeachment of a sitting Kentucky judge in more than a century and followed a petition by former Rep. Killian Timoney.

via Lexington Herald Leader|
#fayette-county#impeachment#judiciary
Yoon Suk Yeol Jailed for Life Over Martial-Law Insurrection
world1 month ago

Yoon Suk Yeol Jailed for Life Over Martial-Law Insurrection

Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection tied to his 2024 martial-law declaration, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty; several aides were also convicted. Yoon has a week to appeal as South Korea’s political crisis and a rising far-right movement continue to shape the aftermath.

via The New York Times|
#impeachment#insurrection#martial-law
Peru impeaches President Jeri amid graft probes and political upheaval
world1 month ago

Peru impeaches President Jeri amid graft probes and political upheaval

Peru’s Congress voted to oust President Jose Jeri, four months into his term, amid multiple corruption accusations. The 75-3-24 vote clears the way for an interim president as Peru heads toward an April general election, with a runoff possible in June if no candidate wins a majority. The scandal, highlighted by the so‑called “Chifagate” meetings with Chinese businessmen, adds to a pattern of political turmoil in the country’s leadership,”,

via Al Jazeera|
#chifagate#congress#corruption
Peru ousts interim president in fast impeachment tied to Chifagate
politics1 month ago

Peru ousts interim president in fast impeachment tied to Chifagate

Peru's interim president José Jerí was removed by a 75-24 vote in an express impeachment after four months in office amid the 'Chifagate' scandal over secret meetings with Chinese businessmen; prosecutors are probing influence-peddling and a timber-trafficking network, while lawmakers prepare to name a replacement ahead of April presidential elections, as Peru continues a period of political instability amidst U.S.-China debates over the Chancay port.

via The Guardian|
#china#impeachment#peru
Poll Finds Majority Support Impeaching Kristi Noem Over DHS Actions
politics-and-elections2 months ago

Poll Finds Majority Support Impeaching Kristi Noem Over DHS Actions

A Data for Progress poll conducted Jan. 30–Feb. 2, about a week after DHS agents killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good, finds 52% of likely voters say Kristi Noem should be impeached, with 36% opposing; support is 80% among Democrats, 54% among independents, and 21% among Republicans, signaling growing impeachment momentum amid DHS controversy.

via Truthout|
#data-for-progress#dhs#impeachment
New Impeachment Bids Accuse Philippine VP Duterte of Corruption
world2 months ago

New Impeachment Bids Accuse Philippine VP Duterte of Corruption

Activists filed two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte in the Philippine House, alleging large-scale corruption tied to the use of confidential funds and unexplained wealth; the move follows an earlier attempt blocked by the Supreme Court on a technicality, with Duterte amid ongoing graft probes and broader political tensions connected to President Marcos and the Duterte family's long-running influence.

via AP News|
#corruption#house-of-representatives#impeachment