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Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
House Democrat pushes to impeach 'authoritarian' Trump
Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, is once again calling on his colleagues in the House to impeach President Donald Trump, saying the president has "devolved American democracy into authoritarianism." "I pen this communique with a heavy heart, driven by a conscience that will not allow me to ignore my well-founded, strong pre-election condemnation of Donald John Trump as a threat to American democracy that has now become our reality," Green wrote in a letter urging his colleagues to impeach the president. Green argues that, contrary to what many believe, there does not need to be a constitutional crisis in order to impeach a president. House Democrat Announces Articles Of Impeachment Against Trump On Thursday, he filed H. Res. 415, "Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, of high crimes and misdemeanors." In the articles of impeachment, Green claims that Trump has engaged in authoritarian rule, violated due process, denigrated federal judges and ignored court orders, including ones from the Supreme Court. He also claims that Trump condoned "untruthful statements" against the Court's opinion regarding the deportation of accused MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Read On The Fox News App Top House Dems Say They'll Join Gop To Quash Trump Impeachment Effort "An authoritarian does not have to commit a codified statutory offense to be impeached. The constitutional law that authoritarian President Trump would have Congress use to impeach a federal judge for ruling against him (Article II, Section 4 of the United States Constitution) is the same law that has been used, and can be used, to impeach him again for making his threats to democracy a reality," Green wrote in the articles of impeachment, He then vowed to "use that law again." Green is the second member of Congress to issue articles of impeachment against Trump in the president's second term. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., also called for Trump's impeachment, but he later withdrew the bill after getting backlash from party leadership. Rep. Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., reportedly called the bill "idiotic," according to Axios. However, Nadler was previously a sponsor of the measure. In his letter, Green made it clear that he was not afraid to "stand alone" against Trump. "I encourage all members to vote with their conscience. As for me, I stand where I have stood on impeachment, which is a question of conscience, even when the odds are against me — it is better for me to stand alone than not stand at all — it won't be the first time," Green wrote. Green has never been silent about his opposition to Trump, even making multiple attempts to impeach the president during his first term. In March 2025, he was removed from Trump's address to a joint session of Congress after he heckled the president. He was eventually censured for the article source: House Democrat pushes to impeach 'authoritarian' Trump
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
House passes Rep. Meuser's Gold Shield Families Resolution during National Police Week
May 16—WILKES-BARRE — U.S. Rep. Dan Meuser this week said of all the priorities faced in Congress, none is more fundamental than ensuring public safety and protecting human life. "And that responsibility rests squarely on the shoulders of our police officers, firefighters, EMTs, correction officers, and dispatchers," said Rep. Meuser, R-Dallas. "These are the people on the front lines of our communities, putting themselves in danger every single day to keep the rest of us safe. They are the thin gold line that holds society together." As part of National Police Week, Rep. Meuser said the House of Representatives unanimously passed 364 — the Gold Shield Families Resolution — introduced by Rep. Meuser. The bipartisan resolution, Rep. Meuser said, recognizes the families of fallen first responders as "Gold Shield Families" and calls on local communities to support nonprofit organizations that provide them with comfort, connection and healing as they face profound loss. "As the son of a police officer and the grandson of a firefighter, I've seen the risks they take and the sacrifices their families quietly endure," Rep. Meuser said. "When the worst happens — when a life is lost in the line of duty — it's the family that carries the burden of that sacrifice. This resolution ensures that sacrifice is acknowledged, honored and remembered." Rep. Meuser said just as we recognize the families of fallen service members as "Gold Star Families," this resolution ensures the families of fallen first responders are known and acknowledged as Gold Shield Families. "It also calls on local communities to support the nonprofit organizations that serve them," Rep. Meuser said. "These groups provide critical services — offering connection, care, and healing to families navigating life after unimaginable loss. The resolution also encourages Gold Shield Families to seek out these trusted resources as they carry forward the legacy of their loved ones." Re. Meuser said the resolution was inspired by Camp Freedom, a nonprofit in Carbondale, that provides outdoor healing experiences to disabled veterans, first responders, and their families, as well as to Gold Shield and Gold Star Families. The idea for the resolution was brought forward by Camp Freedom executive director Matt Guedes, a veteran and lifelong advocate for those who serve. "First responders run toward danger — and many of them do it as volunteers or on a modest income," said Guedes. "They put their lives on the line for others, and when one of them is lost, their families are often left with nothing more than a well-meaning spaghetti dinner or a firehouse fundraiser. That's kind, but it's not enough. These families go home without their husband, their wife, their mother or father — and without the income or support they once had. Their grief is real, their financial strain is real, and the gap in long-term care is wide." Guedes said this resolution is important because it recognizes those families and helps direct attention and resources to where they're truly needed. "Nonprofits like Camp Freedom are ready to stand in that gap — to walk with these families, not just in the days after a loss, but for the months and years that follow," Guedes said. "But recognition is the first step. With this resolution, we're finally saying as a nation — we see your pain, we value your sacrifice, and we're here for you." To date, Guedes said Camp Freedom has served more than 12,000 veterans, first responders and service member families across the country. Rep. Meuser also credited Camp Freedom founder Bill Bachenberg for his vision and leadership in making that mission possible. "This resolution may be just two pages long — but its message is powerful," Rep. Meuser said. "It says to every Gold Shield Family — your loved one's service mattered. Their sacrifice will not be forgotten — and neither will yours. And to every community — recognize these families, lift them up, and walk with them through their grief. Together, we can ensure their resilience is met with gratitude — and their loss is never faced alone." Reach Bill O'Boyle at 570-991-6118 or on Twitter @TLBillOBoyle.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Three House Democrats ask to be removed from Trump impeachment resolution
A trio of House Democrats asked to be removed as co-sponsors of a resolution to impeach President Trump, a sign that many in the party do not want to go down the path of trying to remove the president from office — at least at the current moment. Reps. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) and Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) had signed on as co-sponsors of Rep. Shri Thanedar's (D-Mich.) impeachment resolution — which includes seven articles of impeachment — but Tuesday afternoon, they went to the House floor and asked for their names to be taken off the legislation. The House clerk granted their request. Spokespeople for Kelly and Mfume said the lawmakers initially signed on to the effort because they assumed it had been reviewed by leadership. When they learned it was not, they asked for their names to be removed. 'Congressman Mfume removed himself as a cosponsor from H. Res. 353 because he was made aware it was not cleared by Democratic leadership and not fully vetted legally — and he preferred to err on the side of caution,' a spokesperson for the Mfume said. 'The Congresswoman was under the impression that the resolution was drafted and reviewed by both the House Judiciary Committee and Leadership when she originally signed on during a vote series on the floor,' a spokesperson for the Kelly echoed. Nadler's office did not respond to several requests for comment. There is now just one co-sponsor of the impeachment resolution — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) — who signed on to the measure Tuesday. Thanedar, however, is not deterred: In a statement to The Hill on Wednesday, he doubled down on his effort. 'I can not speak for the actions of other members. But I am doing this because Trump has blatantly violated the constitution,' Thanedar said. The decision by Mfume, Kelly and Nadler to distance themselves from the impeachment effort came hours after Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, said trying to remove Trump from office 'is not an exercise that we're willing to undertake,' pointing to the GOP's total control of Congress. 'Impeachment is, at times, a tool that can be used. This president is no stranger to that; he's been impeached twice,' Aguilar told reporters in the Capitol. 'But we don't have any confidence that House and Senate Republicans would do their jobs. And so this is not an exercise that we're willing to undertake.' Aguilar did not, however, say that Trump has not committed impeachable offenses. The House impeached Trump twice during his first term, but he was acquitted by the Senate in both instances. Thanedar's resolution — which he introduced on Monday, Trump's 99th day in office — charges the president with seven articles of impeachment: obstruction of justice, violation of due process and a breach of the duty to faithfully execute laws; usurpation of the appropriations power; abuse of trade powers and international aggression; violations of first amendment rights; creation of unlawful office; and tyranny. 'He started on day one with his meme coin pump and dump scheme,' Thanedar said on Wednesday. 'Trump unconstitutionally dismissed charges against Eric Adams for political gain. He unlawfully created DOGE, cutting funding that was appropriated by Congress. He's taken the power of the purse away from Congress with his tariffs, which has led to economic turmoil. He is attacking the freedom of the press because he doesn't like what they say.' 'Finally, when he ignored the 9-0 Supreme Court ruling to facilitate the return of those deported without due process, he completely ignored our system of checks and balances,' he added. 'That's when I said enough was enough.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
30-04-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Three House Democrats ask to be removed from Trump impeachment resolution
A trio of House Democrats asked to be removed as co-sponsors of a resolution to impeach President Trump, a sign that many in the party do not want to go down the path of trying to remove the president from office — at least at the current moment. Reps. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.), Robin Kelly (D-Ill.) and Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) had signed on as co-sponsors of Rep. Shri Thanedar's (D-Mich.) impeachment resolution — which includes seven articles of impeachment — but Tuesday afternoon, they went to the House floor and asked for their names to be taken off the legislation. The House clerk granted their request. Spokespeople for Kelly and Mfume said the lawmakers initially signed on to the effort because they assumed it had been reviewed by leadership. When they learned it was not, they asked for their names to be removed. 'Congressman Mfume removed himself as a cosponsor from H. Res. 353 because he was made aware it was not cleared by Democratic leadership and not fully vetted legally — and he preferred to err on the side of caution,' a spokesperson for the Mfume said. 'The Congresswoman was under the impression that the resolution was drafted and reviewed by both the House Judiciary Committee and Leadership when she originally signed on during a vote series on the floor,' a spokesperson for the Kelly echoed. Nadler's office did not respond to several requests for comment. There is now just one co-sponsor of the impeachment resolution — Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) — who signed on to the measure Tuesday. Thanedar, however, is not deterred: In a statement to The Hill on Wednesday, he doubled down on his effort. 'I can not speak for the actions of other members. But I am doing this because Trump has blatantly violated the constitution,' Thanedar said. The decision by Mfume, Kelly and Nadler to distance themselves from the impeachment effort came hours after Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), the chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, said trying to remove Trump from office 'is not an exercise that we're willing to undertake,' pointing to the GOP's total control of Congress. 'Impeachment is, at times, a tool that can be used. This president is no stranger to that; he's been impeached twice,' Aguilar told reporters in the Capitol. 'But we don't have any confidence that House and Senate Republicans would do their jobs. And so this is not an exercise that we're willing to undertake.' Aguilar did not, however, say that Trump has not committed impeachable offenses. The House impeached Trump twice during his first term, but he was acquitted by the Senate in both instances. Thanedar's resolution — which he introduced on Monday, Trump's 99th day in office — charges the president with seven articles of impeachment: obstruction of justice, violation of due process and a breach of the duty to faithfully execute laws; usurpation of the appropriations power; abuse of trade powers and international aggression; violations of first amendment rights; creation of unlawful office; and tyranny. 'He started on day one with his meme coin pump and dump scheme,' Thanedar said on Wednesday. 'Trump unconstitutionally dismissed charges against Eric Adams for political gain. He unlawfully created DOGE, cutting funding that was appropriated by Congress. He's taken the power of the purse away from Congress with his tariffs, which has led to economic turmoil. He is attacking the freedom of the press because he doesn't like what they say.' 'Finally, when he ignored the 9-0 Supreme Court ruling to facilitate the return of those deported without due process, he completely ignored our system of checks and balances,' he added. 'That's when I said enough was enough.'
