In January 2026, the U.S. House plunged into turmoil after a bipartisan group of 212 lawmakers introduced Articles of Impeachment against President Donald Trump for a third time. The resolution, H.Res. 47, alleges abuse of power, obstruction of justice, and efforts to undermine certification of the 2024 election—claims the president strongly denies. Supporters of the measure say newly obtained communications and testimony prompted the unusually rapid push, making it one of the fastest impeachment efforts in modern history.
The most striking development was the reported support of 47 Republican lawmakers, a move that sent shockwaves through Congress and Trump’s political base. The White House dismissed the effort as a partisan “witch hunt,” while behind the scenes legal and political teams prepared for an intense fight.
With emergency hearings scheduled and a House vote looming, the prospect of a third impeachment has inflamed public debate and threatens to dominate the early months of Trump’s term, deepening an already polarized political climate.
