Thread by @mkraju

Nadler announces that their new suit to get grand jury info from Mueller probe argues they need the info to decide whether to recommend articles of impeachment. I asked him if there could be a point where he calls for impeachment without Pelosi’s support, and he sidestepped it

Language from the suit makes clear that impeachment under consideration. “Articles of impeachment are under consideration as part of the Committee’s investigation, although no final determination has been made.”

More: “The Committee seeks key documentary evidence and intends to conduct hearings with Mr. McGahn and other critical witnesses to determine whether the Committee should recommend articles of impeachment or any other Article I remedies, and if so, in what form”

Pelosi has signed off on this language, Dems say

Just asked Nadler if what they’re doing now is the same thing as an impeachment inquiry, and he said: “In effect.” And then he said the distinction is that impeachment inquiry is just about impeachment. His probe is a bit broader but could lead to recommendation of impeachment

The lawsuit states that "articles of impeachment are under consideration as part of the Committee's investigation, although no final determination has been made.” cnn.it/2Y7hbGH

Committee aides go further: They say House does not need to formally open impeachment inquiry.

”We have just taken in the most formal and official way a committee can, we have just given notice that we are actively considering articles of impeachment.” cnn.com/2019/07/26/pol…

I asked Nadler at June presser whether he believes his hand would be strengthened in court during an impeachment inquiry, and he said, citing his lawyers: “The congressional power is at its zenith in an impeachment inquiry; how much of a difference it is is a different question.”