House Judiciary Committee Approves Impeachment Inquiry Procedures

The transcript discusses the procedures for investigating the potential impeachment of President Donald Trump. A resolution passed by the House Judiciary Committee allows for extended questioning of witnesses and written responses from the President's counsel. Chairman Jerry Nadler emphasizes the investigation's importance to democracy and outlines the need for evidence-based judgment, not personal bias. This marks the first legislative step towards possible impeachment.

What power does the resolution give to House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler?

• To dismiss the President's counsel

• To veto any committee decision

• To appoint new committee members

• To designate committee hearings as impeachment hearings

What additional privilege is granted to committee members during impeachment hearings?

• They can bring personal guests

• They can vote twice

• They can skip hearings

• They can question witnesses for an extra hour

How can the President's counsel respond to evidence presented at open session hearings?

• By ignoring it

• By giving a public speech

• By submitting a written response

• By holding a press conference

According to Nadler, what should the judgment about recommending articles of impeachment be based on?

• Misguided policies

• Personal feelings about President Trump

• Public opinion

• Evidence presented

What does Nadler emphasize as a threat to democracy in his statement?

• The economic policies

• The conduct under investigation

• The media's portrayal of events

• The opposition party's actions