US Senate leader ready to pass impeachment trial rules without Democrats

US Senate leader ready to pass impeachment trial rules without Democrats

Washington: Republicans are prepared to press ahead with rules for US President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, the Senate leader said, ignoring opposition Democrats who want assurances that witnesses can be called. Mitch McConnell on Tuesday said he has the backing in his majority caucus to pass a set of rules for the trial unilaterally — […]