House-Rejects-Marjorie-Taylor-Greenes-Impeachment-Attempt

news B By Knowladgey Team November 14, 2023

The Impeachment Proposal

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Greene's Impeachment Attempt

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Bipartisan Rejection

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Republicans Breaking Ranks

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Greene's Response

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DHS Response

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GOP Dynamics and Policy Shift

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