The Daily

An Impeachment Inquiry Begins

Sep 25, 2019

Nick Fandos, a Congressional reporter for The New York Times, provides in-depth analysis on the impeachment inquiry, highlighting Speaker Nancy Pelosi's call for accountability. Alongside him, Representative Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey discusses the shifts among moderate Democrats towards supporting impeachment. They explore the serious allegations against President Trump, emphasize the imperative of national security, and confront the political ramifications of these proceedings, showcasing the intense landscape of American governance.

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Mikie Sherrill

Nick Fandos

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Episode notes

Intro

4min

Impeachment Investigations Unfold

9min

The Role of Journalism in Uncovering Truth

2min

Historic Conversations on Impeachment and Legislative Responsibility

2min

National Security and Impeachment Insights

11min

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has begun a formal impeachment investigation of President Trump, saying he “must be held accountable.” We spoke to our colleague who was at the announcement and to one of the lawmakers who helped convince Ms. Pelosi that it was time. Guests: Nicholas Fandos, who covers Congress for The New York Times, and Representative Mikie Sherrill, Democrat of New Jersey. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily.

Background reading:

Though the outcome is uncertain, the inquiry raises the possibility that Mr. Trump could become only the fourth president in American history to face impeachment.
After months of caution from House Democrats, why is this happening now? “They believe the new accusations against Mr. Trump are simple and serious enough to be grasped,” our colleague Carl Hulse writes in a news analysis.
Here’s how the impeachment process works.

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