House Democrats File Three Impeachment Articles Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
Updated (2 articles)
Democratic Leaders Introduce Impeachment Articles Rep. Robin Kelly announced three articles of impeachment—obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, and self‑dealing—targeting DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, and reported that nearly 70 House Democrats have signed on to the effort[1][2].
Specific Allegations Target Funding and Oversight The charges allege Noem willfully blocked congressional oversight, withheld funds appropriated by Congress, steered federal dollars to personal associates, compromised public safety, and violated due‑process protections[1][2].
Political Context Shows Longshot Prospects With Republicans controlling both the House and Senate, impeachment would require a simple majority in the House and a two‑thirds Senate vote for conviction, making the initiative a longshot under current partisan dynamics[1][2].
Noem Responds by Labeling Minneapolis Incident Terrorism In a Sunday post on X, Noem described the recent Minneapolis case as an act of domestic terrorism and called for universal condemnation, positioning the statement within the unfolding impeachment debate[1][2].
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WBNS: House Democrats push impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: details three impeachment articles, nearly 70 Democratic supporters, Noem’s domestic‑terrorism claim, and the political odds of success.
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King5: House Democrats push impeachment of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: mirrors the impeachment filing, adds commentary on intra‑party pressure and broader Democratic frustration, and emphasizes the long odds in a GOP‑led Congress.
Timeline
Jan 12, 2026 – Kristi Noem posts on X that the Minneapolis incident constitutes domestic terrorism, urging all officials to condemn such acts and accusing opponents of distorting facts. [1]
Jan 14, 2026 – Rep. Robin Kelly introduces three articles of impeachment against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem—obstruction of Congress, violation of public trust, and self‑dealing—at a press conference, marking the formal start of a Democratic impeachment effort. [1]
Jan 14, 2026 – Kelly alleges Noem obstructed congressional oversight, withheld appropriated funds, compromised public safety, violated due process, and steered federal dollars to personal associates, outlining the substantive basis for the impeachment charges. [1]
Jan 14, 2026 – Nearly 70 House Democrats publicly back the impeachment push, signaling broad intra‑party support despite the GOP‑controlled Congress. [1]
Jan 14, 2026 – Rep. Angie Craig of Minnesota warns that ICE actions have “crossed a line,” demanding safer borders and criticizing the current approach as inconsistent with constituent expectations. [1]
Jan 14, 2026 – Political analysts describe the impeachment as a longshot, noting that the GOP‑held House would need a simple majority to impeach and the Senate a two‑thirds vote to convict, making removal unlikely. [1]
External resources (3 links)
- https://robinkelly.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-kelly-announces-plans-impeach-secretary-kristi-noem (cited 2 times)
- https://www.senate.gov/about/powers-procedures/impeachment.htm (cited 2 times)
- https://x.com/Sec_Noem/status/2010361457553051651 (cited 2 times)