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Recent Examples of impeachment
The debate is the point With Republicans controlling the House, the prospects for impeachment are no better than those for the 25th Amendment.
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Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The Founders apparently thought the impeachment process would accommodate all eventualities.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The Democrats filed articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth this week, alleging war crimes and such.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
But Wednesday is as far as any impeachment resolutions will likely go because lawmakers did not agree on even the parameters to set them in motion; the resolution on Wednesday did not discuss the merits of the allegations.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Even if all the Democrats in the House voted for impeachment, the measure lacks the votes to pass in the lower chamber.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
In a rare rebuke, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts publicly rejected calls for Boasberg's impeachment.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of war crimes in connection with the Iran war, abuse of power and mishandling of the Department of Defense (DOD).
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026
Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
The Founders apparently thought the impeachment process would accommodate all eventualities.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
The Democrats filed articles of impeachment against Secretary of War Pete Hegseth this week, alleging war crimes and such.
—Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
But Wednesday is as far as any impeachment resolutions will likely go because lawmakers did not agree on even the parameters to set them in motion; the resolution on Wednesday did not discuss the merits of the allegations.
—Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Even if all the Democrats in the House voted for impeachment, the measure lacks the votes to pass in the lower chamber.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
In a rare rebuke, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts publicly rejected calls for Boasberg's impeachment.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Apr. 2026
House Democrats will introduce five articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday, accusing him of war crimes in connection with the Iran war, abuse of power and mishandling of the Department of Defense (DOD).
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeachment
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Monday’s arraignment marks the first formal step in the criminal case against Allen, with further proceedings expected to address detention, discovery, and possible trial timelines.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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He was ordered held on $20,000 bond during his arraignment in Brooklyn Criminal Court Saturday.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.—
NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
24 Apr. 2026
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With a few notable exceptions, Leo kept his political remarks to the leaders largely diplomatic, using a language of encouragement and subtle messaging rather than headline-grabbing condemnations.—
Nicole Winfield,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The censure appears to be the first in recent memory at Judson ISD.—
Noah Alcala Bach,
San Antonio Express-News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Potential punishments included a reprimand or a censure, which serve as forms of public rebuke.—
Kevin Freking,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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In exile, Carvajal began making grandiose denunciations of Maduro on his personal blog (now taken down) and on social media.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
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Ghio’s testimony in support of a controversial homeschool oversight bill at a public hearing two weeks ago turned a routine confirmation debate into a brief, if heated, defense of homeschoolers and denunciation of Ghio.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Impeachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeachment. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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