WASHINGTON — The Latest on Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi and the new Congress (all times local):8:05 a.m.Rep. Nancy Pelosi (puh-LOH’-see) isn’t ruling out impeachment proceedings against President Donald Trump, depending on findings by the special counsel investigating Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election. Democrats have taken the majority in the House, where the Constitution says impeachment proceedings must begin. ——6 a.m.Nancy Pelosi (puh-LOH’-see) is hours away from taking back the gavel as House speaker when the new Congress convenes and Democrats assume control. The California Democrat is expected to be elected House speaker Thursday afternoon. ——12:40 a.m.Nancy Pelosi is poised to be elected as House speaker with the first vote of the new Democratic majority.

Source: National Post January 03, 2019 19:41 UTC