Democrats accuse Trump of criminal bribery in report that explains articles of impeachment

Democrats accuse President Trump of criminal bribery in a new report released early Monday that explains the two articles of impeachment — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress — that the House is expected to approve mostly along party lines on Wednesday.

A trial will probably begin in the Republican-led Senate in early January, and Democrats are seeking to call several senior Trump administration officials who did not testify as part of the House proceedings.

At the heart of the Democrats’ case is the allegation that Trump tried to...