House Democrats to Hold 25th Amendment Briefing

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries announced Wednesday that House Democrats will hold a briefing on the 25th Amendment this Friday, led by House Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin, amid renewed calls to remove President Donald Trump from office following his threats against Iran.

The briefing comes one day after Trump warned Tuesday evening that an entire civilization would die if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route. The statement, delivered during escalating tensions in an ongoing conflict, prompted immediate international concern. Hours later, a two-week ceasefire was reached, with Iran agreeing to restore access to the strait. Administration officials described the outcome as a success for U.S. diplomacy and military pressure, though the fragile agreement leaves broader issues unresolved, including Iran's nuclear program.

Trump's remarks, made on what he called a profane Easter Sunday rant in reference to earlier escalations, drew sharp criticism from Democrats, who argued they crossed into threats of genocide against a nation of more than 91 million people. In a letter to colleagues, Jeffries described the president's words as shocking and...