In the US, Democrats barreling toward impeaching Trump in wake of Capitol siege
Washington DC, USReuters Democrats in the US House of Representatives plan to impeach Donald Trump on Wednesday unless he steps down or is removed before then, after drawing up charges accusing him of inciting insurrection ahead of last week’s siege of the Capitol. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer told his fellow Democrats the chamber would […]
US House Democrats to pursue impeachment if Trump not removed
Washington DC, USReuters US House of Representatives Democrats plan a vote on Monday to urge Vice President Mike Pence to take steps to remove President Donald Trump from office after his supporters’ deadly storming of the Capitol, before attempting to impeach him again. The plan, spelled out by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a letter […]
In the US, Republican senator joins calls for Trump resignation as Democrats prepare to impeach
Washington DC, USReuters A second Republican US senator called for President Donald Trump to resign on Sunday, saying he could face criminal liability after the deadly storming of the US Capitol by his supporters. The remarks by Senator Pat Toomey, a conservative supporter of Trump until recently, came as Democrats in the US House of […]
Explainer: Can Trump be removed from office before his term ends on 20th January?
Reuters The storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump on Wednesday has prompted calls by some lawmakers to remove him from office before President-elect Joe Biden is sworn in on 20th January. The chaotic scenes unfolded after Republican Trump, who has refused to commit to a peaceful transfer of power, addressed […]