Overview

• Elon Musk donated the maximum allowable amount to seven Republican lawmakers advocating for the impeachment of federal judges who ruled against Trump administration policies.
• Recipients of Musk's contributions include Representatives Eli Crane, Lauren Boebert, Andy Ogles, Andrew Clyde, Derrick Van Orden, Brandon Gill, and Senator Charles Grassley.
• Rep. Brandon Gill introduced impeachment articles against Judge James Boasberg after his ruling blocked the deportation of Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.
• Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare public statement defending judicial independence, emphasizing that impeachment is not an appropriate response to judicial decisions.
• The Trump administration's defiance of court orders and calls for impeachment have fueled concerns about a constitutional crisis and the balance of power among government branches.