Congress resumes impeachment standoff

Published January 3, 2020 4:00am ET



House and Senate lawmakers back from the holiday recess will resume a partisan battle over what to do next with the two articles of impeachment accusing President Trump of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.

Impeachment was left in limbo when lawmakers left town before Christmas. The Republican-run Senate had planned to begin a trial almost immediately but must now wait until House Democrats decide when, or if, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi sends over the articles.

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