What just happened?: Democrats launched their first impeachment salvo against President Trump’s second term, with Rep. Al Green of Texas announcing he’ll file articles over Trump’s controversial Gaza comments. Here’s what you need to know:

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The Bottom Line: While Green’s move breaks the ice on impeachment talk, most Democrats are pursuing other strategies to oppose Trump’s agenda, marking a shift from his first term’s immediate impeachment push.

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