US House Rejects Trump Impeachment Over Iran Strikes

The U.S. House of Representatives voted decisively to reject an impeachment effort against President Donald Trump for abuse of power following his unauthorized military strikes on Iran. The motion, introduced solely by Democrat Rep. Al Green of Texas, was tabled by a bipartisan majority, with 344 votes against and 79 in favor, reflecting a split within the Democratic Party. Green argued that no individual should have the unilateral power to engage the nation in military action without Congressional consent, emphasizing the importance of upholding the Constitution. President Trump reacted by insulting Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who had called the strikes grounds for impeachment, while she responded by blaming Trump for betraying the American people. Democratic leadership, including Rep. Pete Aguilar, chose not to criticize Green directly, focusing instead on other legislative priorities, such as the ongoing tax bill debate. The vote highlights ongoing tensions over executive military authority and Congressional oversight amid heightened Middle East tensions, including a recent cease-fire between Israel and Iran.