Comment on Impeachment charges headed to House; Trump cries anew: ‘Hoax’

WASHINGTON – Democrats propelled President Donald Trump’s impeachment toward a historic vote by the full U.S. House as the Judiciary Committee on Friday approved charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress. It’s the latest major step in the constitutional and political storm that has divided Congress and the nation. The House is expected to approve the two articles of impeachment next week, before lawmakers depart for the holidays. The partisan split in the committee vote – 23 Democrats to 17 Republicans – reflects the atmosphere in Congress.