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As Trump vote nears, centrist Democrats stand firm on impeachment


WASHINGTON: US lawmakers on Monday careened toward the brink of one of the most divisive and momentous political steps in years: the impeachment of President Donald Trump for abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.Days before the historic House vote, several congressional centrists, including some representing Trump-friendly districts, announced they will now support his impeachment, a boost for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s effort to present a united front in her chamber’s vote.The group had been under intense political pressure from Trump and other Republicans eager to paint impeachment as extremist liberal overreach.But seven freshman moderate Democrats published an opinion essay …read more

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