In a dramatic twist of partisan politics, Representative Marc Veasey (D-Texas) has announced plans to initiate impeachment proceedings against two of President Donald Trump’s top law enforcement officials. This development is part of a larger conflict involving censure resolutions and political retaliation that has engulfed the House of Representatives this week.

The controversy ignited after Representative Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) proposed a censure resolution against Representative Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), citing remarks Omar allegedly made following the recent killing of activist Charlie Kirk. In response, Representative Greg Casar (D-Texas) introduced a counter-resolution aimed at Representative Cory Mills (R-Fla.), who is currently embroiled in an ethics investigation and a restraining-order proceeding.

As the House braces for potential votes on these resolutions as early as Wednesday afternoon, Rep. Veasey has taken a strong stance against Mace’s actions. On social media platform X, Veasey criticized Mace, who is also a gubernatorial candidate in South Carolina, for her move against Omar, accusing her of misquoting Omar and suggesting a severe response. “If [Mace] wants to strip [Omar] of her committees for words she never said, MANY people are saying we should impeach the incompetent Kash Patel and Pam Bondi for the lies they ACTUALLY TOLD!!” Veasey posted, targeting the FBI Director and Attorney General respectively.

Veasey’s proposed impeachment articles are being drafted, a source close to the matter revealed under the condition of anonymity. The source indicated that the articles are a direct retaliation to the perceived injustices against Omar.

Simultaneously, a senior aide to Omar has been actively defending her by clarifying to House chiefs of staff that the accusations led by Mace are based on misattributed comments. This defense was prompted by Mace’s use of a special expedited procedure to push the censure vote, forcing a decision no later than Thursday.

The tension over these resolutions could see a resolution soon, depending on the outcomes of the floor votes. Democrats have hinted at the possibility of withdrawing the censure resolution against Mills if the motion against Omar is either withdrawn or defeated. This strategic maneuver follows a precedent set earlier this month when a similar effort to censure Representative LaMonica McIver (D-N.J.) was unsuccessful.

As the House navigates this complex web of accusations, counter-accusations, and potential impeachments, the political landscape continues to be shaped by deeply entrenched partisan divides. This week’s events will likely have lasting implications on the relationships and proceedings within Congress.

*Meredith Lee Hill contributed to this report.*