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Jeffries defends Kushner meeting amid criticism
politics15 hours ago

Jeffries defends Kushner meeting amid criticism

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries defended his private meeting with Jared Kushner as a high-level bipartisan discussion on issues like immigration, housing, and the cost of living, saying no concrete outcomes were achieved. He suggested he could meet with Trump aides if it serves legislative aims and reiterated his stance on addressing the affordability crisis. The exchange comes after left-leaning critics urged subpoenas or condemnation, while some Democrats voiced support. Jeffries and Kushner had previously collaborated on the First Step Act.

via CNN|
#cost-of-living#hakeem-jeffries#immigration
Nurse-turned-Democrat wins Oklahoma Senate runoff, vows Trump impeachment in 100 days
politics17 hours ago

Nurse-turned-Democrat wins Oklahoma Senate runoff, vows Trump impeachment in 100 days

N’Kiyla Jasmine Thomas, a nurse with no prior political experience, won Oklahoma’s Democratic Senate runoff and will face Republican Rep. Kevin Hern in November. She has proposed a policy platform including higher teacher pay, restoring Roe v. Wade, and expanding Obamacare, and she has publicly pledged to impeach, remove, and convict President Trump within her first 100 days if elected. Hern, who has a large fundraising advantage and Trump’s endorsement, seeks to keep Oklahoma’s Senate seat in Republican hands, a tall task in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to the Senate in over three decades.

via Fox News|
#democrats#impeachment#oklahoma
politics5 days ago

Democrats Plot Sweeping Trump Probes If They Win the House

Democrats say a potential House majority would launch an extensive oversight drive against Donald Trump, his family and his administration, led by Rep. Garcia and Rep. Raskin, focusing on bribery, kickbacks, and financial wrongdoing. They flag probes into Trump’s use of a Qatar jet as Air Force One, the Trump family’s crypto investments, and perceived vindictive prosecutions of Comey and Letitia James, plus gaps in the Epstein investigation. The effort is intended to anchor the party’s accountability message for 2028 and keep impeachment as a toolbox option, while budget tactics like pocket rescissions could face scrutiny.

via Politico|
#democrats#donald-trump#house-of-representatives
DSA Surge Upends Resistance-Era Democrats in Primaries
politics5 days ago

DSA Surge Upends Resistance-Era Democrats in Primaries

Axios reports that the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America and progressive challengers is eroding the cachet of “Resistance 1.0” Democrats who built credibility on impeachment. Several high-profile impeachment figures have lost or faced tough primaries to DSA-aligned rivals, signaling voters want bolder policy agendas beyond opposing Trump, and that impeachment alone is no longer a guaranteed path to victory in 2026, even as some argue it could still play a role if the party gains power.

via Axios|
#democratic-socialists#democrats#impeachment
politics6 days ago

Vindman loss signals shift as Democrats pivot beyond Trump resistance

Alexander Vindman’s Florida Senate primary loss underscores a broader pivot in Democratic voters away from the early-Trump-resistance playbook toward cost-of-living and other pocketbook concerns; the piece links his defeat to a string of losses by impeachment-era figures, suggesting the base now favors candidates who address immediate economic issues over vocal opposition to Trump.

via Politico|
#democrats#impeachment#politics
Ramaphosa secures stay on Farmgate impeachment probe
africa1 month ago

Ramaphosa secures stay on Farmgate impeachment probe

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has secured a court-ordered pause on Parliament’s impeachment inquiry into the Farmgate cash scandal, halting proceedings while he challenges the panel’s findings in a separate review. The ruling, following a Constitutional Court decision that Parliament erred in shelving the report, buys Ramaphosa time ahead of a September hearing as coalition politics shape the probe.

via BBC|
#africa#constitutional-court#farmgate
First Duterte impeachment trial begins as Philippines watches the Senate
world1 month ago

First Duterte impeachment trial begins as Philippines watches the Senate

Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial opens in Manila’s Senate with 21 of 24 lawmakers present. Duterte is not required to attend, and Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian pledges impartial justice as security outside the chamber is tight. The proceedings will be livestreamed nationwide, with watch parties and media coverage fueling public interest; the trial has a maximum duration of 92 days, and Duterte ally Rodante Marcoleta was arrested hours before the session, potentially affecting support in the Senate.

via BBC|
#duterte#impeachment#philippines
Duterte's Vice-President Faces Impeachment as Philippine Politics Braces for 2028 Race
politics1 month ago

Duterte's Vice-President Faces Impeachment as Philippine Politics Braces for 2028 Race

The impeachment trial of Philippine vice-president Sara Duterte opens amid concerns it could derail her 2028 presidential bid. Charges include misuse of public funds, discrepancies in financial statements, bribery and alleged threats to the president and his wife. Conviction requires a two-thirds Senate vote in a deeply polarized climate, with the case highlighting the Duterte-Marcos feud and sparking broad public debate over government corruption; the trial is expected to last months as evidence is presented and votes are counted.

via The Guardian|
#corruption#impeachment#philippines
Air Force Major Arrested After Advocating Impeachment at Capitol
politics1 month ago

Air Force Major Arrested After Advocating Impeachment at Capitol

An active-duty U.S. Air Force Major, Jason Watson, was arrested on the Capitol steps after speaking at a news conference urging President Trump’s impeachment. Capitol Police said the demonstration was illegal on the House steps unless a member of Congress was present; Watson refused officers’ orders and was charged with crowding, obstructing, and incommoding. The incident underscores restrictions on service members’ political activity in uniform and highlights tensions around impeachment efforts.

via NBC News|
#capitol#impeachment#military
Air Force Major Arrested on Capitol Steps Over Solo Impeachment Protest
politics1 month ago

Air Force Major Arrested on Capitol Steps Over Solo Impeachment Protest

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was arrested on the House steps for a solo protest calling for impeachment and removal of President Trump and Vice President JD Vance, after standing with a sign reading “Impeach Convict Remove.” He was charged with 22-1307 Crowding, Obstructing and Incommoding for not heeding officers’ orders; the protest was organized with Rep. Al Green and the Removal Coalition. Watson, on leave from his Poland-based duty, is the first active-duty commissioned officer to publicly advocate impeachment. The Air Force noted service members are prohibited from partisan political activity in uniform, and Watson is not being held; a defense fund has raised around $70,000.}

via Military Times|
#air-force#capitolsteps#impeachment
Active-duty Major Arrested at Capitol After Impeachment Call
politics1 month ago

Active-duty Major Arrested at Capitol After Impeachment Call

An active-duty US Air Force major, Jason Watson, was arrested on the Capitol steps after delivering a speech at a Removal Coalition event calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. Police said he refused lawful orders, resulting in a 22-1307 charge for crowding/obstructing; a DC official later said a case would not be filed and he was being released. Wearing a military uniform at a political event is prohibited, and dissent within the armed forces is rare.

via CNN|
#arrest#capitol#impeachment
Impeachment push targets Education Secretary amid department overhaul
politics2 months ago

Impeachment push targets Education Secretary amid department overhaul

Rep. Suzanne Bonamici introduced articles of impeachment against Education Secretary Linda McMahon, alleging she willfully moved civil rights and special education oversight out of the Department of Education through transfers to HHS/DOJ, violating the law and public trust. The effort has a growing Democratic co‑sponsor list but faces long odds in a Republican‑controlled House and Senate; McMahon defends the moves as reducing bureaucracy and improving outcomes.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#department-of-education#education-secretary#impeachment