Discussing the Biden family, House Republicans, and talk of impeachment.
For much of the nation’s history, impeachment power was seldom used by Congress. Just three of the first 42 presidents were subjected to an impeachment inquiry and only two faced floor votes on charges.made history by becoming the first president to be impeached twice by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Since then, Trump and his allies have nursed a bitter resentment against Democrats for repeatedly subjecting Trump to the once-seldom-used process. After reclaiming the House majority, far-right Republicans have stepped up their investigations into the president, his son Hunter and their family finances.
Though these probes have yet to unearth any wrongdoing on the part of the president, lawmakers have pressed House Speaker to expand them. On Sunday, McCarthy signaled a willingness to green-light an impeachment inquiry. Will it happen? And will lawmakers ever vote on charges?Hello, my name is Erin B. Logan. I cover Congress for the L.A. Times. Today, we are going to discuss the Biden family, House Republicans and impeachment.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Kevin McCarthy Suddenly Very Open to a Joe Biden Impeachment PushThe House Speaker, who is currently battling to keep far-right members in line, said an impeachment inquiry would be a “natural step forward.”
Read more »
Kevin McCarthy Hopes to Launch Biden Impeachment Inquiry in SeptemberHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) reportedly hopes to launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden at the end of September.
Read more »
How Kevin McCarthy finds himself in a similar position to Nancy PelosiHouse Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is facing a choice similar to then-Speaker Nancy Pelosi's in 2019: whether or not to impeach the sitting president and whether he has the votes and evidence to do it.
Read more »
Biden discussing immigration and trade with Costa Rican President Chaves at the White HousePresident Joe Biden is hosting his Costa Rican counterpart, Rodrigo Chaves, at the White House on Tuesday
Read more »
McCarthy: Democrats 'Very Concerned' About Biden ImpeachmentDuring this week's broadcast of FNC's 'Sunday Morning Futures,' House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) laid out the prospects of an impeachment inquiry once Congress returns from August recess. | Clips
Read more »
Lacking evidence, McCarthy defends plan for Biden impeachment inquiryKevin McCarthy doesn’t have any incriminating evidence against Joe Biden. The Republican speaker is moving forward with an impeachment inquiry anyway.
Read more »