Impeachment Trial

House Democrat leaders march Donald Trump's formal articles of impeachment to Senate; Nancy Pelosi says president will be held accountable

In a dramatic procession across the US Capitol, House Democrats carried the formal articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump to the Senate late Wednesday

Donald Trump's impeachment trial likely to begin on 21 January; House to send articles against US president to Senate

Republicans enjoy majority in the 100-member Senate. As such Trump appears to be confident that impeachment would be defeated in the Senate. The White House has confirmed its defence team for the Senate trial.

Ex- Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff's impeachment trial to be held on 25 August

Brazil's Supreme Court announced that the final impeachment trial of suspended President Dilma Rousseff will be held on 25 August, the media reported on Saturday

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