House Judiciary passes procedures for impeachment investigation

Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday passed new procedures for their investigation of President Trump, even as the party struggles to clearly characterize the committee’s work.

The vote is a significant step, marking the first time the panel voted on an impeachment investigation.

However, Democrats haven’t been sending the same message on whether this investigation is part of a formal impeachment proceeding as Chairman Jerrold Nadler has repeatedly claimed.

Several top Democrats — including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi — have avoided using the i-word and members have offered...