Schumer says impeachment trial will start in two weeks, as requested by McConnell and supported by Biden.
This also helps Biden's Cabinet. He locks in Yellen's confirmation vote for Monday
This also helps Biden's Cabinet. He locks in Yellen's confirmation vote for Monday
Impeachment schedule:
Jan. 25: Exhibition of article
Jan. 26: Swearing in of senators, issuance of summons
Feb. 2: President’s answer to article, House’s pre-trial brief
Feb. 8: President’s pre-trial brief
Feb. 9: Due date for House’s pre-trial rebuttal brief ... trial begins
Jan. 25: Exhibition of article
Jan. 26: Swearing in of senators, issuance of summons
Feb. 2: President’s answer to article, House’s pre-trial brief
Feb. 8: President’s pre-trial brief
Feb. 9: Due date for House’s pre-trial rebuttal brief ... trial begins
Technically this is a few days before McConnell requested, so he gave a little bit here. Nevertheless he's happy
"This is a win for due process and fairness," says @DougAndres
"This is a win for due process and fairness," says @DougAndres
@DougAndres Schumer: "The January 6th insurrection at the Capitol, incited by Donald J. Trump was a day none of us will ever forget. We all want to put this awful chapter in our nation’s history behind us. But healing and unity will only come if there is truth and accountability. "
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