Nov 26 House Judiciary Committee schedules impeachment hearing for Dec. 4 By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The hearing will feature legal experts who will examine the constitutional grounds for impeachment. Continue reading
Nov 20 Divided U.S. House committee backs pot decriminalization By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press The House Judiciary Committee approved the proposal 24-10 after more than two hours of debate. It would reverse a longstanding federal prohibition by removing marijuana from the Controlled Substances Act, while allowing states to set their own rules on pot. Continue reading
Nov 19 Watch 5:58 Rep. Mike Johnson on Vindman’s reputation, witness credibility and Trump’s frustration The House Judiciary Committee is ultimately responsible for deciding if impeachment charges will be brought against President Trump. Republican Rep. Mike Johnson of Louisiana is a member of that committee, and he joins Amna Nawaz to discuss why he is… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 6:25 Rep. Jayapal on ‘damning’ impeachment evidence and what happens next Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington is a member of the House Judiciary Committee, which will ultimately be responsible for deciding if impeachment charges are brought against President Trump. Jayapal joins Amna Nawaz to discuss why she is disturbed by… Continue watching
Oct 09 Watch 6:04 Why the White House argues it can reject the House’s impeachment requests A strongly worded letter from the White House on Tuesday informed House Democratic leaders that it will not be complying with the impeachment inquiry, and called the entire process illegitimate, in part because the full House has not voted to… Continue watching
Sep 09 House Judiciary Committee to set rules for impeachment investigation By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The resolution is a technical step, and the panel would still have to introduce impeachment articles against Trump and win approval from the House to bring charges against Trump. Continue reading
Sep 06 House Democrats probe Pence’s stay at Trump resort in Ireland By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees are asking for information regarding "multiple efforts" by the president, vice president, and other Trump administration officials to spend taxpayer money at properties owned by Trump. Continue reading
Jul 26 WATCH: Nadler says House panel asked court for Mueller grand jury material By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The panel is also expected to file a lawsuit next week to try to enforce a subpoena against former White House counsel Donald McGahn, a key Mueller witness, if he doesn't comply before then. Continue reading
Jul 25 Watch 6:40 How Rep. Collins interpreted what Mueller told Congress With Robert Mueller’s long-awaited appearance before the House Judiciary and Intelligence Committees concluded, we hear a Republican perspective on his testimony. Georgia Rep. Doug Collins, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, talks to Judy Woodruff about why he thinks… Continue watching
Jul 12 Mueller’s congressional testimony could be postponed a week By Mary Clare Jalonick, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House Judiciary and intelligence committees are considering delaying the July 17 hearing as they negotiate with Mueller's representatives and the Justice Department over the format. Continue reading