BATTLE CREEK, Mich.,/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – An embattled President Donald Trump condemned the Democratic-led impeachment vote against him on Wednesday, irked that he made U.S. history in a bad way but assured that Republicans in the Senate will save him from…
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Factbox: Trump impeachment – What happens next?
(Reuters) – Donald Trump on Wednesday became the third U.S. president to be impeached as the House of Representatives formally charged him with abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in…
Republican lawmakers, opposing Trump impeachment, cite crucifixion of Jesus
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two U.S. Republican lawmakers on Wednesday opposed the impeachment of President Donald Trump with remarks that alluded to the Biblical account of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, causing the phrase “Trump to Jesus” to trend on Twitter.…
Pelosi calls Trump threat to democracy as impeachment vote looms
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday called Donald Trump a threat to American democracy who left Congress no choice but to impeach him as bitterly divided lawmakers debated before historic votes on charges accusing the Republican…
U.S. Republican lawmaker says Trump treated less fairly than Jesus ahead of crucifixion
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. Republican lawmaker from Georgia said on Wednesday ahead of an impeachment vote accusing President Donald Trump of abusing his power and obstructing Congress that Jesus received a more fair trial ahead of his crucifixion. FILE…
‘Civics lesson’ or ‘sham trial?’ Key moments in the U.S. House impeachment debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bitterly divided U.S. House of Representatives engaged in an impeachment debate before historic votes on two charges accusing President Donald Trump of abusing his power and obstructing Congress. Here are some highlights from the contentious back-and-forth…
‘Defend democracy’: Pelosi calls Trump ‘ongoing threat’ in impeachment debate
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Wednesday called Donald Trump a threat to American democracy who left Congress no choice but to impeach him as bitterly divided lawmakers debated before historic votes on charges accusing the Republican…
Trump impeachment? History suggests Wall Street need not worry
(Reuters) – As U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday appeared on the brink of becoming only the third U.S. president ever to be impeached, history suggests investors need not worry, even though it adds uncertainty on Wall Street. FILE PHOTO:…
Pompeo: will cooperate with impeachment trial if required by law
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo speaks to the media after the 2019 U.S.-India 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue at the State Department in Washington, U.S., December 18, 2019. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on…
Trump proposes rule for importing drugs from Canada; industry says it won’t cut costs
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Trump administration on Wednesday said it is proposing a rule to allow states to import prescription drugs from Canada, advancing a plan announced in July that the president has said will bring cheaper prescription drugs…