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House Democrats will officially kick off the Senate impeachment trial today by transmitting the article to the upper chamber, but the proceedings won’t begin just yet.
Ahead of the trial, Democrats have some big questions weighing on them: Can they hold a contentious trial and successfully pull off Biden’s ambitious legislative agenda, which includes Covid relief and plans to revive the pandemic-stricken economy?
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The new Senate Minority Leader has a proposal for Democrats: Wait a few weeks to begin Donald Trump’s impeachment trial.
Sen. Mitch McConnell argues Trump deserves time to plan a defense, especially after the House impeached him in warp speed, with no hearings or opportunity to give his side of the story. But this plan may also appeal to Democrats, who are eager to get President Joe Biden nominees confirmed. Will they bite?
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