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Steve Cohen introduces 26 impeachment articles against Donald Trump

Representative Steve Cohen announced 26 articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on September 24. His office said the resolution alleges abuses of power, violations of Trump's oath of office, corrupt pardon use, and emoluments-clause violations.

Why it mattersAmericans will see extensive congressional investigations into Donald Trump and his family if Democrats win the House.

How we got here

  1. The House voted 232–147 to table Al Green's H.Res.1486, with 47 members voting present. Gov
  2. Steve Cohen announced 26 articles of impeachment against Trump. Gov
  3. House Democrats prepared a broad oversight agenda in the event of winning the chamber, leaving impeachment as an option. Pbs

What's likely next

  1. If Democrats take the chamber, they expect to use the majority’s investigative and subpoena powers; AP reported that impeachment of Trump or Cabinet officials was not ruled out.
  2. Trump is impeachedLong shot3%
  3. Trump is impeachedUnlikely30%▲ from 18% yesterday
  4. Trump is impeachedLikely66%

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