Impeachment War: Democrats Threaten GOP With Ethics Charges After Going Into Closed Proceeding

Impeachment War: Democrats Threaten GOP With Ethics Charges After Going Into Closed Proceeding
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY) speaks during a press conference alongside House Republicans on Capitol Hill on Oct. 23, 2019. Alex Wroblewski/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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After about two dozen House Republicans entered a closed-door impeachment proceeding on Wednesday, House Democrats threatened Republican lawmakers with rarely used ethics violations.

The Republicans wanted access to the meeting with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense Laura Cooper. According to the Washington Examiner, they argued that Cooper is under the jurisdiction of the House Armed Services panel.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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