The third Senate impeachment trial of a US president in history convened on Thursday with the reading of the two impeachment articles charging President Donald Trump with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
The seven House impeachment managers who will prosecute the case against the President marched the articles from the House to the Senate on Thursday, beginning the ceremonial functions of the impeachment trial in which senators will decide whether Trump should be removed from office. LIVE UPDATES: The latest on President Trump's impeachmentHouse Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff, a California Democrat and the lead impeachment manager, read the articles in the chamber shortly after noon ET.
Pelosi: Trump administration broke the law 01:49"They don't want to see documents, they don't want to hear from eyewitnesses," Pelosi said."They want to ignore anything new that comes up."McConnell has rejected the Democratic demands, saying the question of witnesses should be taken up after the House and the President's legal team make their opening arguments.
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Who are the 7 impeachment managers selected for the Senate trial of President Donald Trump?The managers will serve in a role similar to prosecutors once the impeachment trial of President Trump begins in the Senate. They are tasked with presenting House Democrats' case in the trial.
Weiterlesen »
Watch: Senate hears articles of impeachment against President Donald TrumpThe Senate is slated to hear the articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump on Thursday, marking the start of the historic trial.
Weiterlesen »
Impeachment TV: Nancy Pelosi Names Managers Who Will Prosecute Case In Senate Against Donald TrumpBroadcast and cable news networks covered the next step in the impeachment process — the introduction of the House lawmakers who will prosecute the case against President Donald Trump. House …
Weiterlesen »
Senate impeachment trial for Trump to begin Jan. 21, McConnell saysThe Senate impeachment trial of President Trump will begin Tuesday, Jan. 21, according to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Weiterlesen »
Senate impeachment trial for Trump to begin Jan. 21, McConnell saysThe Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump will begin Jan. 21, after the House is scheduled to vote Wednesday to formally send the articles across the Capitol.
Weiterlesen »