House Will Vote To Formalize Impeachment Procedures In Ongoing Inquiry
5 years, 2 months ago

House Will Vote To Formalize Impeachment Procedures In Ongoing Inquiry

NPR  

House Will Vote To Formalize Impeachment Procedures In Ongoing Inquiry Enlarge this image toggle caption Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Updated at 6:30 p.m. ET House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced in a letter to Democrats on Monday that the House will vote to formalize the procedures in the ongoing impeachment inquiry of President Trump. White House Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham responded briefly in a statement Monday, saying "We won't be able to comment fully until we see the actual text, but Speaker Pelosi is finally admitting what the rest of America already knew – that Democrats were conducting an unauthorized impeachment proceeding, refusing to give the President due process, and their secret, shady, closed door depositions are completely and irreversibly illegitimate." "We will not legitimize the Schiff/Pelosi sham impeachment," tweeted Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff is leading the impeachment investigation.

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House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls
9 months, 1 week ago

House Republicans invite President Biden to testify at public hearing as impeachment inquiry stalls

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republicans on Thursday invited President Joe Biden to testify before Congress in what appears to be a last-ditch effort to deliver on their stalled monthslong impeachment inquiry into the Biden family businesses. Rep. James Comer, chair of the House Oversight Committee, sent a letter to the Democratic president, inviting him to sit for a public hearing to …

White House encourages House Republicans to ‘move on’ from their Biden impeachment effort
9 months, 3 weeks ago

White House encourages House Republicans to ‘move on’ from their Biden impeachment effort

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s top White House lawyer is encouraging House Speaker Mike Johnson to end his chamber’s efforts to impeach the president over unproven claims that he benefited from the business dealings of his son and brother. White House counsel Ed Siskel wrote in a Friday letter to Johnson, R-La., that testimony and records turned over to the …

US House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden, ‘they are choosing to waste time', he says
1 year ago

US House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden, ‘they are choosing to waste time', he says

Hindustan Times  

Months before America goes to vote Republicans have formally initiated impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Since September there's been a noticeable shift, especially among independents and some Republican voters, with opposition among independents rising from 36% to 43% who believe there is no substantial evidence to prove corruption charges against Biden.Some House Republicans, particularly those hailing from politically divided …

House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation
1 year ago

House approves impeachment inquiry into President Biden as Republicans rally behind investigation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House on Wednesday authorized the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, with every Republican rallying behind the politically charged process despite lingering concerns among some in the party that the investigation has yet to produce evidence of misconduct by the president. “Instead of doing their job on the urgent work that needs to be done, they are …

Republicans' plan to get Biden impeached hits a roadblock, new poll reveals surprising details
1 year ago

Republicans' plan to get Biden impeached hits a roadblock, new poll reveals surprising details

Hindustan Times  

Days before Republicans are poised to launch their official impeachment investigation into Joe Biden, their strategy appears to have reached an impasse. 58% of those favoring probe believe Biden has committed impeachable offenses The silver lining for Republicans is that 58% of those favoring the inquiry believe Biden has committed impeachable offenses. In a USA Today op-ed, Johnson stated that …

US House votes to open Biden impeachment inquiry
1 year ago

US House votes to open Biden impeachment inquiry

The Telegraph  

Republicans have voted to formally approve an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, a move that heaps fresh pressure on the president. “Today, the House took a critical step in our investigation into serious matters involving President Joe Biden by formally opening an impeachment inquiry,” House Speaker Mike Johnson said afterwards. “As President Biden continues to stonewall lawful Congressional subpoenas, today’s …

House will vote Wednesday on formalizing impeachment inquiry into President Biden
1 year ago

House will vote Wednesday on formalizing impeachment inquiry into President Biden

NPR  

House will vote Wednesday on formalizing impeachment inquiry into President Biden The House will vote Wednesday on formalizing the impeachment inquiry into President Biden that Republicans began earlier this year. The president's son refused to attend the closed-door deposition that Republicans demanded as they conduct an impeachment investigation into his father. MCDANIEL: Comer said that a contempt of Congress vote …

House votes to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry
1 year ago

House votes to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry

NPR  

House votes to formalize Biden impeachment inquiry Enlarge this image toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP Jose Luis Magana/AP The House of Representatives has voted along party lines to formalize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, as House Republicans intensify the investigation into Biden they opened earlier this year. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., who served as an impeachment manager in former …

Republicans have already lost the American public on impeachment
1 year ago

Republicans have already lost the American public on impeachment

Salon  

I know this will come as quite a shock, but the current U.S. Congress is the least productive in almost a hundred years. It's ridiculous and even the Republicans must know it since they're focusing more on silly things like Hunter paying back his father for covering his car payments for a few months. And we'll Related House Republican admits …

Vulnerable California Republicans vote for Biden impeachment inquiry
1 year ago

Vulnerable California Republicans vote for Biden impeachment inquiry

LA Times  

From left, Reps. Michelle Steel, Mike Garcia and Young Kim are seen in the Cannon tunnel during a vote Nov. 30, 2022. House Republicans on Wednesday voted to formalize an impeachment inquiry against President Biden, intensifying their investigation into unproven allegations that the president benefited from his son’s overseas business dealings. Politics Speaker McCarthy launches Biden impeachment inquiry without a …

Showdown on Capitol Hill expected on Wednesday: Republicans advance Joe Biden impeachment inquiry vote as Hunter Biden lands in DC ahead of compelled deposition that he's expected to skip
1 year ago

Showdown on Capitol Hill expected on Wednesday: Republicans advance Joe Biden impeachment inquiry vote as Hunter Biden lands in DC ahead of compelled deposition that he's expected to skip

Daily Mail  

The House is on track to vote on authorizing the Biden impeachment inquiry on Wednesday - and nearly all Republicans are onboard. We're following the law' The vote will come on a day when Hunter Biden is in DC - but is not expected to show up to his mandatory deposition on Capitol Hill Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy had declared …

The House will vote next week on formalizing its Biden impeachment inquiry, Speaker Johnson says
1 year, 1 month ago

The House will vote next week on formalizing its Biden impeachment inquiry, Speaker Johnson says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House will vote next week on formally authorizing its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, Speaker Mike Johnson said Tuesday, asserting Republicans have “no choice” but to push ahead as the White House has rebuffed their requests for information. “The House has no choice if it’s going to follow its constitutional responsibility to formally adopt an …

House Republicans consider holding a formal vote to authorize their Biden impeachment inquiry
1 year, 1 month ago

House Republicans consider holding a formal vote to authorize their Biden impeachment inquiry

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republicans are considering holding an official House vote next month to authorize their impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden as the party looks to formalize a process that has yet to yield any direct evidence of wrongdoing by the president. Republican leaders have long said a vote on the impeachment investigation was unnecessary, but are reconsidering as White House …

James Comer and Jim Jordan urged to drop Biden impeachment inquiry: report
1 year, 1 month ago

James Comer and Jim Jordan urged to drop Biden impeachment inquiry: report

Raw Story  

In a letter sent to House Oversight Chairman James Comer and House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan, White House special counsel Dick Sauber questioned the legitimacy of the Republican-led impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, The Washington Post reported. "Both of you previously supported the position that moving forward with an impeachment inquiry without a vote of the House ‘represents an …

Republicans hold first Biden impeachment hearing as gov’t shutdown looms
1 year, 3 months ago

Republicans hold first Biden impeachment hearing as gov’t shutdown looms

Al Jazeera  

Republicans are investigating corruption allegations against Biden family in push rejected by White House as baseless. Republican legislators in the United States have opened the first hearing of their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden, promising to delve into allegations of corruption against the Biden family as a government shutdown looms. As the House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing began …

House Republicans set first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28
1 year, 3 months ago

House Republicans set first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Republicans plan to hold their first hearing next week in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. Republicans — led by House Speaker Kevin McCarthy — have contended in recent weeks that Biden’s actions from his time as vice president show a “culture of corruption,” and that his son used the “Biden brand” to advance his business …

The Republicans most at risk in next year’s election are falling in line behind impeachment inquiry
1 year, 3 months ago

The Republicans most at risk in next year’s election are falling in line behind impeachment inquiry

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Republicans whose elections in swing districts next year will determine which party gains control of the House are overwhelmingly voicing their support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. “Short of impeachment, it wouldn’t be hard to go say that this Republican-led Congress has failed miserably to address the issues you care about,” …

What’s ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, yielding to mounting pressure from former President Donald Trump and his allies in what’s shaping up as an election-year clash between Congress and the White House. “His own Republican members have said so.” Here’s a look at what happens next as House Republicans …

What's ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

What's ahead now that Republicans are opening an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said he is launching an impeachment …

Top Republican directs US House committee to open Biden impeachment inquiry
1 year, 3 months ago

Top Republican directs US House committee to open Biden impeachment inquiry

Al Jazeera  

Kevin McCarthy says ‘abuse of power, obstruction and corruption’ allegations against Biden family warrant more scrutiny. A top Republican legislator in the United States has directed a House of Representatives committee to open an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over his family’s business dealings. “That’s why today I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry …

What’s next after Republicans move to open Biden impeachment inquiry?
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s next after Republicans move to open Biden impeachment inquiry?

Al Jazeera  

White House rejects Republican push to launch impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden. US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced he is launching an impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden, yielding to mounting pressure from former President Donald Trump and his allies. “That’s why today I am directing our House committee to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe …

Speaker McCarthy launches Biden impeachment inquiry without a House vote
1 year, 3 months ago

Speaker McCarthy launches Biden impeachment inquiry without a House vote

LA Times  

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy moved to open an impeachment inquiry into President Biden on Tuesday, bowing to pressure from hard-line Republicans who had threatened to oust him if he did not escalate the GOP investigations into the president’s family business dealings. McCarthy said at a news conference that GOP-led House probes had found “serious and credible allegations” against the Biden …

Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdown while the GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress returns to try to prevent a government shutdown while the GOP weighs an impeachment inquiry

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — After months of struggling to find agreement on just about anything in a divided Congress, lawmakers are returning to Capitol Hill to try to avert a government shutdown, even as House Republicans consider whether to press forward with an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. A short-term funding measure to keep government offices fully functioning will dominate the …

Congress returns to try to stave off a government shutdown while GOP weighs impeachment inquiry
1 year, 4 months ago

Congress returns to try to stave off a government shutdown while GOP weighs impeachment inquiry

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After months of struggling to find agreement on just about …

House Republicans Lurch Toward Impeachment Inquiry Against Joe Biden
1 year, 5 months ago

House Republicans Lurch Toward Impeachment Inquiry Against Joe Biden

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― House Republicans may soon pull the trigger on the ultimate weapon they can wield against President Joe Biden: impeachment. “When you move to an impeachment inquiry, it empowers Congress, Republicans and Democrats, within their subpoena to be able to get the answers they need,” McCarthy said Monday in an interview on Fox News. The group …

Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on
1 year, 5 months ago

Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and the former president’s allies in Congress and his 2024 GOP presidential rivals are eager to join that fight as his own legal challenges mount. Former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley, also running for president, said Republicans would be “justified to do it.” And House GOP leaders aligned with Trump …

Post-Trump, Democrats push to curb presidential powers
3 years, 3 months ago

Post-Trump, Democrats push to curb presidential powers

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The legislation, expected to be introduced Tuesday, would limit the president’s pardon power, strengthen …

What to watch as House moves to impeach Trump for 2nd time
3 years, 11 months ago

What to watch as House moves to impeach Trump for 2nd time

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s fiery speech at a rally just before the Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol is at the center of the impeachment charge against him, even as the falsehoods he spread for months about election fraud are still being championed by some Republicans. THE DEMOCRATIC CASE FOR IMPEACHMENT Trump faces a single charge — “incitement of …

No. 3 House GOP leader backs Trump impeachment as tide grows
3 years, 11 months ago

No. 3 House GOP leader backs Trump impeachment as tide grows

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Republican opposition to impeaching President Donald Trump began crumbling at the party’s upper echelons on Tuesday as the No. Citing unidentified people familiar with the influential Kentucky Republican’s thinking, the Times reported McConnell believes moving against Trump will help the GOP forge a future independent of the divisive, chaotic president. “Would that more Republicans would honor their oaths …

Donald Trump Impeachment Updates: House records enough votes to impeach former US President
3 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump Impeachment Updates: House records enough votes to impeach former US President

India Today  

US House of Representatives has initiated a session to impeach outgoing President Donald Trump. In a tweet earlier on Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said, "Tonight, I have the solemn privilege of naming the Managers of the impeachment trial of Donald Trump." 11.00 pm : The full impeachment resolution drafted by Democrats against outgoing US President Donald Trump is being …

House Votes To Impeach Trump, But Senate Trial Unlikely Before Biden's Inauguration
3 years, 11 months ago

House Votes To Impeach Trump, But Senate Trial Unlikely Before Biden's Inauguration

NPR  

House Votes To Impeach Trump, But Senate Trial Unlikely Before Biden's Inauguration Enlarge this image toggle caption Susan Walsh/AP Susan Walsh/AP Updated at 5:50 p.m. The House Judiciary Committee released a report Tuesday evening that lays out the events of the stunning siege at the Capitol on Jan. 6 and the argument that the president poses an "imminent threat" and …

Trump terms call for impeachment 'greatest witch hunt in history of politics'
3 years, 11 months ago

Trump terms call for impeachment 'greatest witch hunt in history of politics'

India Today  

Outgoing US President Donald Trump interacted with the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One on Tuesday. Asked about the impeachment bill likely to be brought against him by House Democrats, Donald Trump termed it a "really terrible thing that they're doing." Reiterating his stance, Donald Trump said the prospect of impeaching him, again, …

Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him
3 years, 11 months ago

Pelosi says House will impeach Trump, pushes VP to oust him

India TV News  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump as she pushes the vice president and Cabinet to invoke constitutional authority to force him out, warning that Trump is a threat to democracy after the deadly assault on the Capitol. Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania on Sunday joined Republican Sen. Lisa …

‘We’ll act with urgency’: Pelosi says House will impeach Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

‘We’ll act with urgency’: Pelosi says House will impeach Trump

Al Jazeera  

The US House Speaker says she will go ahead with impeachment proceedings against Donald Trump unless he is removed from office first. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Sunday the House will go ahead with impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump as she pushes Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority to remove Trump from office following last week’s …

Impeachment process against Donald Trump may start today: What to expect
3 years, 11 months ago

Impeachment process against Donald Trump may start today: What to expect

India Today  

Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday said the House will proceed with legislation to impeach US President Donald Trump. As per reports, Democrats in the US Congress will try to remove Trump from office this week, either by pressuring Vice President Mike Pence or in a historic second impeachment attempt, after Trump’s supporters stormed the Capitol building. In a letter to …

Capitol violence: Speaker Pelosi tells lawmakers to prepare for action next week on Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

Capitol violence: Speaker Pelosi tells lawmakers to prepare for action next week on Trump

Live Mint  

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi told lawmakers to be “prepared to return to Washington” next week, suggesting she is considering impeachment or another formal response to President Donald Trump’s encouragement of supporters who attacked the Capitol. Pelosi said in her letter that she’ll continue to meet with lawmakers and Constitutional experts, but added, “I urge you to be prepared to return …

Pelosi: House to vote on impeachment if Pence does not act to remove Trump
3 years, 11 months ago

Pelosi: House to vote on impeachment if Pence does not act to remove Trump

LA Times  

Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Vice President Mike Pence officiate as a joint session of the House and Senate reconvenes to confirm the electoral college votes, Citing President Trump’s “assault on our democracy,” Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday for the first time that the House would move to impeach him in the wake of last week’s ransacking of the U.S. Capitol, …

House Democrats Weigh Impeachment As They Urge Trump's Removal
4 years ago

House Democrats Weigh Impeachment As They Urge Trump's Removal

NPR  

House Democrats Weigh Impeachment As They Urge Trump's Removal Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Updated at 2:58 p.m. On Friday, a day after she and the top Senate Democrat, Chuck Schumer, called on the Cabinet to invoke the 25th Amendment and remove Trump, she sent a letter to House Democrats vowing, "If the President …

Donald Trump impeachment trial enters volatile new phase as senators get to ask their own questions
4 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump impeachment trial enters volatile new phase as senators get to ask their own questions

Firstpost  

After six days of carefully-choreographed oral arguments, President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is about to enter a volatile new phase as senators are allowed to ask whatever they want of House prosecutors and White House lawyers Washington: After six days of carefully-choreographed oral arguments, President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is about to enter a volatile new phase as senators are …

Pelosi sets Wednesday votes to send impeachment to Senate
4 years, 11 months ago

Pelosi sets Wednesday votes to send impeachment to Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House is set to vote Wednesday to send the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate for a landmark trial on whether the charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress are grounds for removal. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday the chief justice would open the trial this week, but …

House To Vote Wednesday To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate
4 years, 11 months ago

House To Vote Wednesday To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate

NPR  

House To Vote Wednesday To Send Impeachment Articles To Senate Enlarge this image toggle caption J. Scott Applewhite/AP J. Scott Applewhite/AP Updated at 5:53 p.m. ET The House will vote to send two articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate Wednesday, where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says a trial to determine whether to remove the president from office …

US House to vote Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate
4 years, 11 months ago

US House to vote Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate

Al Jazeera  

Democrats say House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also plans to name House managers who will serve as prosecutors in the trial. The Democratic-led United States House of Representatives will vote on Wednesday to send formal impeachment charges against President Donald Trump to the Senate, lawmakers said on Tuesday, bringing the start of Trump’s trial one step closer. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi …

Impeachment trial: What comes next?
4 years, 11 months ago

Impeachment trial: What comes next?

CNN  

CNN — More than three weeks after President Donald Trump was impeached by the House, his impeachment trial has not begun in Senate. Pelosi, who as House speaker controls what gets onto the House floor, has said she decided to hold the articles to make sure the trial in the Senate would be more fair. Article II of the Constitution …

White House prepared to respond to impeachment articles
4 years, 11 months ago

White House prepared to respond to impeachment articles

CNN  

CNN — Nearly a month after waiting for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to transmit the articles of impeachment, the White House and President Donald Trump’s legal team are readying for the next phase of the impeachment process. And we remain prepared,” a White House official said, noting that the White House has done all it can to prepare for the …

Democrats seek to play up Donald Trump's impeachment ahead of polls, but Nancy Pelosi's delay tests public opinion
4 years, 11 months ago

Democrats seek to play up Donald Trump's impeachment ahead of polls, but Nancy Pelosi's delay tests public opinion

Firstpost  

Democrats know they don’t have the votes to convict President Donald Trump when the Senate convenes as the Court of Impeachment. On Friday, it neared an end with Pelosi announcing the House would take steps next week to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate for the president’s trial. The ever tight-lipped Republican leader sees no reason to deviate …

Pelosi’s next move on impeachment unclear as Senate waits
5 years ago

Pelosi’s next move on impeachment unclear as Senate waits

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday he has the votes to start President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial as soon as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi releases the documents, winning support from GOP senators to postpone a decision on calling witnesses. McConnell has resisted calling new witnesses and expects the trial to end with the GOP Senate majority voting …

McConnell and Pelosi give no signs of budging on impeachment
5 years ago

McConnell and Pelosi give no signs of budging on impeachment

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congress opened the new year with the Senate deadlocked over President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, leaving the proceedings deeply in flux as Republicans refuse to bend to Democratic demands for new witnesses. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell showed no signs Friday of negotiating with the Democrats as he aims for Trump’s swift acquittal. “It’s the Senate’s turn now …

House committee raises prospect of more impeachment articles
5 years ago

House committee raises prospect of more impeachment articles

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee held open the possibility Monday of recommending additional articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump as it pressed anew for the testimony of former White House counsel Don McGahn. “If McGahn’s testimony produces new evidence supporting the conclusion that President Trump committed impeachable offenses that are not covered by the Articles approved by the …

White House predicts Pelosi to `yield’ on impeachment delay
5 years ago

White House predicts Pelosi to `yield’ on impeachment delay

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House argued Sunday that Speaker Nancy Pelosi has put herself in an untenable position by stalling House-passed articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump in hopes of shaping the upcoming Senate trial. The House voted Wednesday to impeach Trump, who became only the third president in U.S. history to be formally charged with “high crimes and …

Impeachment trial plans in disarray as Congress heads home
5 years ago

Impeachment trial plans in disarray as Congress heads home

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Congress has headed home for the holidays leaving plans and a possible timeline for President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in disarray. Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi insisted Thursday that Senate Republicans must provide details on witnesses and testimony before she would send over the charges for Trump’s trial. As darkness fell and lawmakers prepared to depart for the …

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