News

House Article Of Impeachment Against Trump Transmitted To Senate, Trial Proceedings To Begin Monday

The House of Representatives formally transmitted its finalized an article of impeachment against former President Donald Trump to the Senate on Monday. This will start the process for Trump’s trial on charges of “incitement of insurrection.”

Senate Major Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) said on the Senate floor that transmission was approved by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California) but did not discuss the upcoming trial’s proceedings. Senate rules dictate that once articles of impeachment reach the floor, the trial must  begin.

“I’ve heard some of my Republican colleagues argue that this trial would be unconstitutional because Donald Trump is no longer in office,” Schumer said on the Senate floor. The Majority Leader then explained that these claims have been uniformly debunked by Constitutional scholars and “defies common sense.”

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Kentucky) and other Senate Republicans hoped that the trial would be delayed so the former president can have more time to “mount a defense.” McConnell’s requests were turned down.

Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter!

A week of political news in your in-box.
We find the news you need to know, so you don't have to.

The official transfer of the House’s articles sets a deadline for party leadership in the Senate to agree on trial proceedings, and could also speed up Trump’s return to D.C. after his flight to Palm Beach hours before the Biden Inauguration.

Brandon Mumei

Recent Posts

Democrats Attack Green Party Nominee Jill Stein In New Ad

A new ad about Green Party candidate Jill Stein has been released by Vice President Kamala Harris'…

12 hours ago

Jennifer Lopez Says Trump ‘Offended Every Latino In The Country’ With MSG Joke At Harris Rally

https://youtu.be/inbJpo6D4BQ Jennifer Lopez, campaigning with Kamala Harris on Oct. 31 in Nevada, said Donald Trump’s…

12 hours ago

Trump National Security Adviser Michael Flynn Says ‘Gates Of Hell’ Will Be Opened On Opponents If Trump Is Reelected

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn declared that the "gates of hell" would be unleashed if former…

2 days ago

VIDEO: Kamala Harris Hugs First Person In Line For Her Ellipse Rally, Chats With Her Mom

https://youtu.be/JQCdk-71tG0 Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris met with the woman who was the first in…

2 days ago

VIDEO: Harris Vows To Put ‘Country Above Party’ In Front Of 75,000 People At The Ellipse

https://youtu.be/xc72fdqkaVc Vice President Kamala Harris vowed to put “country above party and above self” as…

3 days ago

Trump-Friendly Judge Aileen Cannon In The Running For Attorney General If Former President Wins Second Term

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has reportedly been placed on a list of potential attorney general candidates…

3 days ago