At least three Republican leaders, including President Donald Trump and members of his administration, have been targeted by articles of impeachment introduced in Congress this year.

The latest moves—though unlikely to succeed under Republican control—signal growing partisan tensions ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and highlight ongoing debates over executive accountability and public policy on health and defense.

Why It Matters

The impeachment process, requiring a majority vote in the House and a two-thirds vote in the Senate, is an extraordinary measure used to address allegations of "high crimes and misdemeanors" by federal officials, as provided by Article II , Section 4 of the U.S. Constitution. While successful convictions are rare, even proposed articles of impeachment can

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