Nadler schedules vote on procedures for impeachment probe

Today is a very good day.

The head of the House Judiciary Committee announced Monday that the panel will vote this week to formalize procedures for hearings as it seeks to determine whether to introduce articles of impeachment against President Trump.

Judiciary Chairman Jerrold Nadler
(D-N.Y.) said the committee will vote Thursday on a resolution that would solidify several key policies.

Among them, the panel's staff would be allowed to question witnesses for an additional hour -- split equally between majority and minority -- after each committee member goes through their five-minute line of questioning.

Judiciary's subcommittees would also be able hold hearings as part of the probe, paving a way for Nadler to punt less-important witnesses down the line and save time.

The Democrats would also allow Trump's legal counsel to respond in writing to evidence and testimony presented to the committee.
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"Trump’s crimes and corruption extend beyond what is detailed in the Mueller report," Nadler said. "The President is in violation of the emoluments clauses of the Constitution as he works to enrich himself, putting the safety and security of our Nation at risk. He has dangled pardons, been involved in campaign finance violations and stonewalled Congress across the board, noting that he will defy all subpoenas."