The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives is expected to approve the two articles of impeachment next week, before politicians depart for the holidays.
The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has taken Republican President Donald Trump to the brink of impeachment, approving two charges against him.Republicans have defended Mr Trump and accused Democrats of a politically motivated farceThe House is expected to approve the two articles of impeachment next week, before politicians depart for the holidays.
Predicting what happens next in impeachment is almost impossible. But when it ends, it'll be in one of these five ways."No one is above the law. The President will be held accountable for his abuse of power and for his obstruction of Congress," House Speaker Nancy Pelosi had said on Thursday as the Judiciary panel argued over the charges.
After Friday's votes, Mr Trump's press secretary, Stephanie Grisham, labelled the proceedings a"desperate charade".
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