Democrats control the House, and they are expected to vote in favor of the impeachment articles. If that happens, the articles will be sent to the Senate, which is expected to hold a trial in January. Key background: There are two articles of impeachment against Trump. The second accuses him of obstructing Congress by refusing to cooperate with the impeachment inquiry. About a dozen witnesses who gave closed-door testimony also testified in public hearings, which concluded November 21.

Source: Forbes December 17, 2019 19:58 UTC