The Latest: But Is It Impeachable?
The House Judiciary Committee opened a new phase of the impeachment inquiry by tackling a fundamental constitutional question: What is an impeachable offense? All the witnesses testifying in today’s hearing were in agreement, except one.
“The Latest” is a new series on the impeachment inquiry, from the team behind “The Daily.” You can find more information about it here.
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- 04 Dec 2019
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The House Judiciary Committee opened a new phase of the impeachment inquiry by tackling a fundamental constitutional question: What is an impeachable offense? All the witnesses testifying in today’s hearing were in agreement, except one.
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The House Judiciary Committee opened a new phase of the impeachment inquiry by tackling a fundamental constitutional question: What is an impeachable offense? All the witnesses testifying in today’s hearing were in agreement, except one.
“The Latest” is a new series on the impeachment inquiry, from the team behind “The Daily.” You can find more information about it here.