New twists put Republicans on spot in impeachment saga

Nearly all Republicans are staying silent over Trump's conduct with Ukraine, despite more and more evidence that the President used his power to pressure a foreign nation for personal political gain | Analysis by stcollinson

Yet nearly all Republicans, taking advantage of a congressional recess, are staying silent despite more and more evidence that the President used his power to pressure a foreign nation for personal political gain.Most of the few Republicans who have broken cover are struggling to come up with a logical defense of the President's actions — but his grip on the GOP is evident in the unwillingness of most to criticize him. And the President's assault on former GOP nominee and Utah Sen.

Will cowardice be part of today's GOP legacy? 02:23Second whistleblower brings new intrigueThe biggest development over the weekend came with the revelation that lawyers for the intelligence official that set off the impeachment fight are acting for a second whistleblower.Attorney Mark Zaid told CNN that the person works in the intelligence community and has first-hand knowledge that supports claims made by the first whistleblower.

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