Published 14:38 IST, November 1st 2019
Democrats push impeachment inquiry package through both houses
In the ongoing impeachment probe against United States President Donald Trump, the Democrats have pushed a package of ground rules for their inquiry on Oct 31
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In ongoing impeachment probe against United States President Donald Trump, Democrats have pushed a pack of ground rules for ir inquiry through both houses on October 31, marking chamber's first formal vote in a fight that could stretch into 2020 election year. According to an international media, Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey and 15-term veteran Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota were only two Democrats who voted against and furr complained that process so far has been overly partisan and is diving country.
John Bolton to testify
House Investigators have also asked for former national security visor John Bolton to testify inquiry which will also be first big vote to remove President. Democratic lawmakers said that y want to hear from Bolton next week on vember 7 who openly criticized controversial phone call between Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky and US leer which is also center of impeachment investigation.
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Bolton has specifically sparred over President Trump's personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani for a back-channel operation and has been scheduled to be deposed on Thursday while attorneys of National Security Council, John Eisenberg, and Michael Ellis will appear on vember 4. Earlier, Bolton's attorney Charles Cooper h reportedly said that his client will t voluntarily testify in court without a subpoena, as requested by court.
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Impeachment procedure unveiled
Democrats have furr published a resolution to unveil future procedures involved in impeachment inquiry against President of United States, Donald Trump on October 30. A statement was released by House Intelligence Committee that evidence along with testimonies collected from impeachment inquiry will be me public to 'firsthand' about alleged misuse of power by President Trump. Speaker of House, Nancy Pelosi also confirmed meeting saying that House has been following evidence that has me Donald Trump's own words on his call with Ukrainian President, 'more appalling'.
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