Pelosi set to send articles of impeachment against Trump to the Senate

Nancy Pelosi.
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The standoff over articles of impeachment against President Trump is just about over.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Friday that she has asked House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) to "be prepared to bring to the floor next week a resolution to appoint managers and transmit articles of impeachment to the Senate."

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A standoff between Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) lasted several weeks afterward as Democrats sought an agreement on witnesses in the trial. The Republican leader said Wednesday, though, that "there will be no haggling with the House over Senate procedure" and "we will not cede our authority to try this impeachment." Now, Pelosi has indicated she's ready to initiate the process of sending the articles over.

Pelosi had been facing pressure from some Democrats to transmit the impeachment articles to the Senate. Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.), for example, said Thursday "it is time" for her to do, though Smith later walked this comment back and claimed he "misspoke."

In her letter, Pelosi also tells Democrats she will consult with them on Tuesday, the same day as the next Democratic debate.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.