House Judiciary Committee approves guidelines for impeachment investigation

The House Judiciary Committee approved the parameters for its impeachment investigation into Donald Trump Thursday morning — the most significant step Democrats have yet taken as they weigh the divisive move. House Judiciary Committee approves guidelines for Trump impeachment probe: The move is largely symbolic, but it represents Democrats’ first legislative action on one of … Read more

The Trump administration is extorting Ukraine for ‘dirt’ on Trump’s opponents to receive security assistance

Back in June, Donald Trump told ABC’s George Stephanopoulos that he would listen if foreigners offered dirt on opponents (it’s not like he hasn’t already done this before): Asked by ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos in the Oval Office on Wednesday whether his campaign would accept such information from foreigners — such as China … Read more

House Judiciary Committee asks court to expedite Don McGahn subpoena case (Updated)

The Hill reports that House Judiciary Committee Chairman Nadler files motion to expedite lawsuit seeking McGahn testimony: Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee filed a motion for preliminary injuncton (.pdf) Monday to expedite the panel’s lawsuit seeking to enforce a subpoena against former White House counselor Don McGahn. In the new court filings, Democratic counsels … Read more