Republican Senator Mitch McConnell exhorted fellow senators to acquit President Trump in his impeachment trial. More here:
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate’s top Republican exhorted fellow senators on Tuesday to acquit President Donald Trump in his impeachment trial, warning that the fate of the republic depended on it, even as his Democratic counterpart called Trump a threat to democracy.
The House impeached Trump on Dec. 18 on charges of abuse of power for asking Ukraine to investigate political rival Joe Biden and his son Hunter and obstruction of Congress for blocking testimony and documents sought in the investigation. In his speech, Republican Senator Rand Paul stated the purported name of the anonymous whistleblower from the U.S. intelligence community whose complaint about Trump’s request to Ukraine triggered the House impeachment inquiry.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell walks to the Senate chamber at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., February 4, 2020. REUTERS/Erin Scott McConnell echoed the arguments made by Trump’s legal team that Democrats were seeking to annul the 2016 election in which Trump defeated Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Democratic Senator Edward Markey said that if Republicans acquit Trump, “A majority in this chamber will have made President Trump a dictator.”
Brasil Últimas Notícias, Brasil Manchetes
Similar News:Você também pode ler notícias semelhantes a esta que coletamos de outras fontes de notícias.
Top US general in Africa warns of growing threats as Trump administration weighs cutting troop numbersCiting Russian mercenaries, strategic Chinese investments, and the growing threat from terrorist groups linked to ISIS and al Qaeda, the top general overseeing US operations in Africa advocated for the US keeping a military presence in Africa as the Trump administration considers a major drawdown of troops from the continent in order to better focus on challenges posed by Russia and China.
Consulte Mais informação »
Top Navy SEAL commander resigns after apparent disagreements with TrumpTrump&39;s decision to support Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher appeared to be the last straw for Rear Adm. Collin Green.
Consulte Mais informação »
The Top Ten Bags to Buy For Fall 2019Ten bags you can't go wrong with this season.
Consulte Mais informação »
China's virus cases top 20,000 as Hong Kong reports first deathIn Hong Kong, hospital staff said the 39-year-old male victim had a pre-existing chronic illness and had visited Wuhan in January before falling ill.
Consulte Mais informação »
Five Burning Questions: Billboard Staffers Discuss Dua Lipa's 'Don't Start Now' Hitting the Top 10What does Dua Lipa's second smash mean for her stateside stardom? And is it even the most promising song she's released off her pending second LP? Billboard staffers debate these questions and more below.
Consulte Mais informação »
The Top 5 Hair-Color Trends That Will Rule 2020From milk-chocolate brown and honey blonde to twinkly red babylights, these are the major hair-color trends taking off in 2020.
Consulte Mais informação »