House Democrats delivered the new article of impeachment against former President Trump to the Senate last night. Arguments in the Senate trial, where a two-thirds majority would be required for a conviction, are scheduled to begin during the week of February 8.
More context: The House voted 232-197 to impeach former President Trump on a charge of “incitement of insurrection” following the attack on the US capitol earlier this month.
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