# Donald Trump impeachment and executive authority scrutiny > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/donald-trump-impeachment-and-executive-authority-scrutiny > Updated: 2026-09-05T21:41:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Donald Trump has faced a history of impeachment proceedings, including the 2019 impeachment regarding Ukraine and the 2021 impeachment following the January 6 Capitol attack. In both cases, the Senate did not reach the required two-thirds majority for conviction. Following his return to office in January 2025, Trump has reportedly issued various executive orders, some of which critics characterize as illegal. These actions have been implemented with assistance from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Political challenges have emerged regarding potential new impeachment efforts. Democratic Congressional nominees in contested districts have largely avoided impeachment as a campaign issue, fearing it may be perceived as too partisan. Meanwhile, the publication of ‘Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump’ has detailed allegations of unchecked abuse of power, self-dealing, and the use of government resources for personal gain. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-05: Donald Trump faces scrutiny over executive orders and impeachment history Donald Trump faces criticism for his use of executive orders and the implementation of policies via the Department of Government Efficiency, following a history of House impeachments. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-faces-scrutiny-over-executive-orders-and-impeachment-history ### 2026-08-23: Donald Trump impeachment debate faces political challenges Democrats in contested districts are hesitant to campaign on the impeachment of Donald Trump, despite new accounts detailing alleged abuses of power and self-dealing. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/donald-trump-impeachment-debate-faces-political-challenges --- Cite as: Donald Trump impeachment and executive authority scrutiny. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/donald-trump-impeachment-and-executive-authority-scrutiny