All articles tagged with #impeachment
Former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection tied to his 2024 martial-law declaration, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty; several aides were also convicted. Yoon has a week to appeal as South Korea’s political crisis and a rising far-right movement continue to shape the aftermath.
Peru’s Congress voted to oust President Jose Jeri, four months into his term, amid multiple corruption accusations. The 75-3-24 vote clears the way for an interim president as Peru heads toward an April general election, with a runoff possible in June if no candidate wins a majority. The scandal, highlighted by the so‑called “Chifagate” meetings with Chinese businessmen, adds to a pattern of political turmoil in the country’s leadership,”,
Peru's interim president José Jerí was removed by a 75-24 vote in an express impeachment after four months in office amid the 'Chifagate' scandal over secret meetings with Chinese businessmen; prosecutors are probing influence-peddling and a timber-trafficking network, while lawmakers prepare to name a replacement ahead of April presidential elections, as Peru continues a period of political instability amidst U.S.-China debates over the Chancay port.
South Korea is awaiting a verdict on insurrection charges against former president Yoon Suk Yeol, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty; the ruling ends a 14-month probe into the December 3 martial-law crisis and related impeachments, amid public fatigue and deep political divides.
A Data for Progress poll conducted Jan. 30–Feb. 2, about a week after DHS agents killed Alex Pretti and Renee Good, finds 52% of likely voters say Kristi Noem should be impeached, with 36% opposing; support is 80% among Democrats, 54% among independents, and 21% among Republicans, signaling growing impeachment momentum amid DHS controversy.
Activists filed two impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte in the Philippine House, alleging large-scale corruption tied to the use of confidential funds and unexplained wealth; the move follows an earlier attempt blocked by the Supreme Court on a technicality, with Duterte amid ongoing graft probes and broader political tensions connected to President Marcos and the Duterte family's long-running influence.
Rep. Ro Khanna says the DOJ’s latest Epstein-file release is significant but insufficient; he and Rep. Massie threaten impeachment or contempt if remaining files aren’t disclosed, while the DOJ argues the review is over and more than 3 million documents have been released, roughly half of the approximately 6 million identified, with Epstein survivors criticizing the release as inadequate and retraumatizing victims.
Democrats threaten impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after her comments on a border incident, with Rep. Michael Guest saying the move mirrors Republicans’ 2024 impeachment of Mayorkas; the article frames the threat as a partisan tactic amid ongoing immigration-enforcement debates and DHS leadership disputes.
Democrats aren’t rushing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, opting for a careful investigation led by Rep. Jamie Raskin before any vote; leadership stresses they want a solid case rather than a show vote, and while many Democrats back impeachment, any successful move would require GOP votes in a narrowly divided House and would still face a Senate hurdle for removal.
House Republicans are growing frustrated with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over her handling of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti and the administration’s immigration-enforcement messaging, setting up the possibility that Democrats push for a floor vote on impeachment. While some moderates call for oversight and reform, most GOP members remain wary of opposing Trump, making a resignation or impeachment move unlikely for now.
A bipartisan push for DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to resign or face impeachment intensifies after the Minneapolis shootings tied to deportation policies, with Democrats pressing for accountability, Republicans divided, and Trump backing Noem; the episode sharpens scrutiny of DHS leadership and immigration enforcement and risks fueling oversight and funding clashes.
House Democrats warned Donald Trump to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem or face impeachment proceedings, citing DHS violence in immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, while Trump defended Noem and some Republicans urged her resignation. The broader roundup also notes leadership reshuffles at DHS in Minneapolis, potential reductions of federal agents, US air drills in the Middle East amid Iran tensions, the US withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement, and related legal actions and international responses shaping immigration and security policy.
Top House Democrats say they will back an impeachment vote against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in response to controversial ICE actions surrounding deadly incidents linked to immigration enforcement in Minneapolis; a couple of moderate Republicans also urged her removal, while the White House distances itself from Noem. Democrats plan high-profile hearings and tie the issue to a looming federal funding deadline to press for immigration-enforcement reforms, though centrists warn the immigration focus may not play well with voters ahead of the elections.
Senators from both parties weigh in on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, with several Republicans publicly calling for her resignation and Democrats backing impeachment efforts; Democrats argue Noem’s leadership could shape immigration policy and DHS funding, while Trump defends her.
Democratic leaders in Congress and some Republicans urged Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to be fired, and a House impeachment resolution has gained dozens of cosponsors, after a second U.S. citizen was shot by immigration agents. President Trump defended Noem, while several Republicans urged her removal; impeachment odds are uncertain in a GOP-controlled Congress, and DHS pressed lawmakers to pursue new laws while the administration faces political backlash over the shootings.