Johnson Warns of Impeachment; Dean Confronts Him

Democratic Rep. Madeleine Dean accosted Speaker Mike Johnson in a Capitol hallway, accusing President Trump of being “unwell” and criticizing Johnson for failing to rein in the president after a partisan speech to military generals and recent AI-generated mockery of Democratic leaders. Video of the exchange shows Johnson struggling to defend Trump as Dean warned the president’s performance risks alienating allies and emboldening adversaries while pressing the speaker to lead amid looming funding fights. The confrontation occurred after congressional negotiations collapsed and the government entered a shutdown when Republicans, Democrats and the White House failed to reach a funding deal; agencies are bracing for a funding lapse. Separately, Johnson told Fox News that if Democrats retake the House they “would impeach” Trump, a warning Republicans have made central to their 2026 messaging. That remark drew swift mockery from Democrats and commentators who said it suggested Republicans are protecting Trump for political reasons as lawmakers spar over stopgap measures and policy priorities.