Democrats Break With Pelosi On Impeachment Delay

Senate Democrats are growing impatient for the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, as the impasse continues over sending the articles of impeachment from the Democratic House to the Republican-led Senate.

"We're ready, willing and able," said Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., a former state attorney general. "I'm ready to go to court and try this case."

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., has delayed sending the two articles, which accuse Trump of abuse of power and obstruction Congress, until she learns more about how the Senate trial will be conducted.

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House Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith (D-Wash.), a top lieutenant of Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), said Thursday that she should go ahead and transmit the articles of impeachment against President Trump to the Senate and allow a trial to begin.

Smith’s high-profile break with Pelosi came shortly before she deflected when asked by a reporter about her impasse with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). Pelosi said she knows when she’ll send the articles to the Senate, adding, “I won’t be telling you right now.” Pelosi has said she first...