Ten Things You Need to Know Today: Thursday 19 Dec 2019

1. Trump impeached over Ukraine abuse of power

Donald Trump last night became only the third president in US history to be impeached. The 45th commander-in-chief was charged with abuse of power for leaning on Ukraine to smear his political rival Joe Biden, and with obstructing the subsequent congressional inquiry. The vote by the House of Representatives to impeach Trump means he will face trial, but he is almost certain to be acquitted.

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