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Recent Examples of impeachment
Democrats would control what legislation reaches the House floor, wield subpoena and oversight power over the administration, and hold the ability to launch impeachment proceedings.
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Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
In 1974, the House Judiciary Committee opened public hearings on whether to recommend the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
To pass an impeachment vote, the EFF, which has already called the president to resign, and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, require the DA seats to reach a two-thirds majority.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Its video shows Omar — at about four minutes into her speech — calling for the abolishment of ICE and for then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Ten days later, the Senate voted on two more of the articles of impeachment, both votes again falling one vote shy of conviction, before adjourning the trial sine die, or with no date chosen to reconvene.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
At just 22, Lewinsky was a White House intern when her affair with Clinton came to light in the late 1990s — a revelation that triggered impeachment proceedings against the president in December 1998 and launched Lewinsky into the spotlight overnight.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Beating back both an impeachment inquiry and calls to resign, Sanford held fast, leaving office on his own terms.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The conviction comes weeks after her husband, ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, received a life sentence for attempting a martial law coup in December 2024 that triggered his impeachment and removal.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 10 May 2026
In 1974, the House Judiciary Committee opened public hearings on whether to recommend the impeachment of President Richard Nixon.
—Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
To pass an impeachment vote, the EFF, which has already called the president to resign, and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party, led by former president Jacob Zuma, require the DA seats to reach a two-thirds majority.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Its video shows Omar — at about four minutes into her speech — calling for the abolishment of ICE and for then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Ten days later, the Senate voted on two more of the articles of impeachment, both votes again falling one vote shy of conviction, before adjourning the trial sine die, or with no date chosen to reconvene.
—USA Today, 6 May 2026
At just 22, Lewinsky was a White House intern when her affair with Clinton came to light in the late 1990s — a revelation that triggered impeachment proceedings against the president in December 1998 and launched Lewinsky into the spotlight overnight.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Beating back both an impeachment inquiry and calls to resign, Sanford held fast, leaving office on his own terms.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The conviction comes weeks after her husband, ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, received a life sentence for attempting a martial law coup in December 2024 that triggered his impeachment and removal.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impeachment
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Flanagan granted Comey’s lawyers’ request to cancel the Monday arraignment in North Carolina.—
Carter Schroppe,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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Boyd’s arraignment in Brooklyn Criminal Court was pending Saturday.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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The convent demolition also came days after images of an Israeli soldier wielding an ax against a fallen statue of Jesus on the cross in the village of Debel sparked widespread condemnation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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After condemnation poured in from business chambers, the Catholic Church and politicians across the spectrum, Milei’s Cabinet chief announced the decision to reverse the ban.—
Isabel Debre,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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The two other Republican candidates who were nearly disqualified earlier this week, Russ Wojtkiewicz and Gena Ross, were not included in the censure.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 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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In any event, denunciations of war have been a constant in Leo’s ministry (and in that of recent Popes).—
Paul Elie,
New Yorker,
8 May 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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“Impeachment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impeachment. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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