Trump impeachment: House sends articles to Senate, setting stage for trial
- Senate likely to hold opening arguments next Tuesday
- Trial could reveal damaging new evidence against Trump
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The House of Representatives transmitted articles of impeachment against Donald Trump to the Senate on Wednesday, setting in motion a trial that could unearth damaging new evidence of misconduct by Trump as the 2020 presidential contest heats up.
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