US Republicans launch push to impeach President Joe Biden

US President Joe Biden coughing

US President Joe Biden. PHOTO | AFP

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Republicans have voted to kickstart the formalities that could lead to Joe Biden's impeachment, as far right lawmakers seek to seize the-party's agenda and escalate a bitter standoff with the US president.

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday voted along party lines to refer a resolution that accuses the 80-year-old Democrat of "abuse of power" and "dereliction of duty" to the judiciary and homeland security committees.