House Blocks Green’s Impeachment Over Iran Strikes

Rep. Al Green (D-TX) introduced his fourth set of impeachment articles against President Donald Trump, accusing him of abusing power by authorizing military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites without Congressional approval, which Democrats argue violates the Constitution’s War Powers Clause. The impeachment effort was supported by some progressive Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The House overwhelmingly voted 344-79 to table the resolution, with 128 Democrats joining Republicans to block it. The White House defended the strikes as necessary for eliminating a nuclear threat and achieving a ceasefire, dismissing the accusations as partisan. The episode highlights ongoing congressional tensions over presidential war powers and reveals deep divisions within the Democratic party on impeachment. The resolution is not expected to advance in the current House.