Us political news today

Here are some of the top US political news stories from today:

Impeachment Inquiry

• The House Intelligence Committee is set to vote on a report recommending articles of impeachment against President Trump, according to sources. The report is expected to accuse Trump of abusing his power and obstructing Congress. (The New York Times)
• The White House has announced that it will not cooperate with the impeachment inquiry, citing a lack of due process. (CNN)

2020 Election

• Former Vice President Joe Biden has launched a new attack ad targeting President Trump, accusing him of being a "bully" and a "liar." (The Hill)
• Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has released a plan to address climate change, which includes a proposal to ban fracking and transition the US to 100% renewable energy by 2050. (The Washington Post)

Congress

• The House has passed a bill to strengthen background checks for gun purchases, sending it to the Senate for consideration. (The Hill)
• The Senate has confirmed a new Federal Reserve governor, Judy Shelton, despite opposition from some Democrats who questioned her views on monetary policy. (The Wall Street Journal)

White House

• President Trump has announced that he will nominate a new ambassador to the United Nations, Kelly Craft, who is currently the US ambassador to Canada. (The New York Times)
• The White House has announced that it will hold a summit on social media and online extremism, following a series of high-profile attacks and hate crimes. (The Hill)

Other News

• The Justice Department has announced that it will not charge former FBI Director James Comey with any crimes related to his handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation. (The New York Times)
• The Supreme Court has ruled that a federal law prohibiting the sale of violent video games to minors is unconstitutional. (The Washington Post)

These are just a few of the top US political news stories from today.