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White House Backs Impeachment of 'Rogue' Federal Judges

1/23/2026

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The White House supports impeaching federal judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman, labeling them "rogue" for partisan rulings.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Ted Cruz advocate impeachment, claiming these judges abused their authority.
Democrats, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, oppose the calls, arguing they threaten judicial safety and undermine the rule of law.
The impeachment process requires the House to approve articles, followed by a Senate conviction.

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Story summary

The White House supports impeaching federal judges James Boasberg and Deborah Boardman, labeling them "rogue" for partisan rulings.
Speaker Mike Johnson and Senator Ted Cruz advocate impeachment, claiming these judges abused their authority.
Democrats, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, oppose the calls, arguing they threaten judicial safety and undermine the rule of law.
The impeachment process requires the House to approve articles, followed by a Senate conviction.