Senate Thrust Into Crisis as Judge’s Letter Sparks Impeachment Firestorm

1. A Capitol Morning Like No Other

Washington awoke to chaos. Before sunrise, a single document—quietly delivered, carefully worded, and explosively consequential—set off one of the most serious political crises the Senate has faced in decades.

A letter written by a federal judge, addressed directly to congressional leadership, questioned the legality, ethics, and constitutional boundaries of actions allegedly taken by a senior executive official. Within hours, the contents leaked. By midmorning, cable news banners blared urgent alerts. By nightfall, the word “impeachment” dominated every political conversation in the country. Continue reading…