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Dec 2019
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The Rules

The New York Times
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House members are preparing for a vote on two articles of impeachment against President Trump, while their counterparts gear up for the next phase: a trial in the Senate. As the impeachment process moves from a Democratic-controlled chamber to one dominated by Republicans, the rules of engagement are changing — and party leaders are battling over who gets to decide them.

“The Latest” is a series on the impeachment inquiry, from the team behind “The Daily.” You can find more information about it here.

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