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Raskin Proposes Commission to Evaluate Presidential Capacity Amid Impeachment Talks

4/11/2026

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U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin plans to reintroduce a bill creating a commission to determine if a president can perform the duties of office.
House Democrats weigh impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump or invoking the 25th Amendment after Iran-related actions.
The commission would have 17 bipartisan members who assess a president's capacity based on various conditions.
The measure faces obstacles in the Republican-controlled House, where Speaker Mike Johnson supports Trump.

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U.S. Representative Jamie Raskin plans to reintroduce a bill creating a commission to determine if a president can perform the duties of office.
House Democrats weigh impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump or invoking the 25th Amendment after Iran-related actions.
The commission would have 17 bipartisan members who assess a president's capacity based on various conditions.
The measure faces obstacles in the Republican-controlled House, where Speaker Mike Johnson supports Trump.