Impeachment news
Here are the latest updates on impeachment news:
Latest Developments:
- The House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment against President Trump, charging him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. The full House is expected to vote on the articles next week.
- The Senate has announced that it will hold a trial on the impeachment charges, with Chief Justice John Roberts presiding. The trial is expected to begin in January.
- The White House has released a statement saying that the impeachment process is "baseless" and "unconstitutional."
Key Quotes:
- "The President's conduct is not 'perfectly fine' as he has claimed. It is a betrayal of his oath of office and a betrayal of the American people." - House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY)
- "This is a witch hunt, and it's a sham. It's a hoax. It's a disaster for our country." - President Trump
- "The President's actions are not 'perfectly fine' as he has claimed. They are a threat to our democracy and our Constitution." - House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)
Recent Events:
- The House Intelligence Committee released a report on its investigation into President Trump's dealings with Ukraine, which found that the President had sought to use his office to pressure Ukraine into investigating his political rivals.
- The White House released a memo claiming that the President's actions were "perfectly fine" and that the impeachment process is "unconstitutional."
- The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the impeachment articles, with several witnesses testifying about the President's actions.
Upcoming Events:
- The House is expected to vote on the impeachment articles next week.
- The Senate trial is expected to begin in January.
- The President's lawyers are expected to present their case in the Senate trial.
Polls:
- A recent CNN poll found that 50% of Americans support impeaching and removing President Trump from office, while 45% oppose it.
- A recent NBC News poll found that 51% of Americans support impeaching President Trump, while 44% oppose it.
Analysis:
- The impeachment process is likely to be a divisive and contentious issue, with many Republicans defending the President and many Democrats calling for his removal.
- The outcome of the Senate trial is uncertain, as it will require a two-thirds majority to convict and remove the President.
- The impeachment process has already had significant political fallout, with several Republicans announcing that they will not seek re-election and several Democrats announcing that they will run for president in 2024.