Congress opened for the new year Friday with President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial deeply in flux and the crisis in the Middle East only adding to the uncertainty about how lawmakers will proceed.Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is set to deliver remarks as the Senate gavels into session. But Trump’s Senate trial cannot begin until House Speaker Nancy Pelosi delivers the articles of impeachment, which she is refusing to do until the Republican leader provides details on whether Democrats will be able to call more witnesses. McConnell has said the trial should start and then senators can decide the scope.Senate …read more
Source:: Voice of America
