House GOP looks to rein in judicial power amid calls for impeachment
- House Republicans aim to curb judicial power after rulings against Trump's agenda.
- Federal courts halted some executive orders, sparking Republican anger and talk of judicial overreach.
- Republicans consider limiting court reach and funding, even proposing judge impeachments.
- Speaker Johnson quoted, "desperate times call for desperate measures," regarding courts; Roberts advised against impeachment.
- Efforts to impeach judges would require Senate backing, facing opposition and raising separation of powers concerns.
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Senate GOP Pushes Back on Trump and Allies to Stop Threatening Courts
President Trump’s allies in the House want to impeach a federal judge and defund courts that block his agenda — but Senate Republicans are refusing to go along. Key Facts: Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) filed impeachment articles against U.S. District Judge James Boasberg for alleged “abuse of power.” Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has suggested eliminating courts that rule against Trump’s policies. Senate Republicans, including Sens. Cornyn, Graham…
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