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Pence Shifts Stance on House Impeachment Vote After McCarthy Launches Biden Probe Without One

  • Pence initially praised McCarthy for pledging a House vote on impeachment inquiry, contrasting with Pelosi's unilateral Trump impeachment.

  • McCarthy launched Biden impeachment inquiry without a vote, contrary to his pledge.

  • Pence then changed his position, saying he respects McCarthy's authority to launch inquiry without a vote.

  • Pence now defers to GOP judgment on impeachment process, despite his past statements.

  • Pence said he was unfamiliar with Trump DOJ memo arguing impeachment requires House vote for full investigative authority.

nbcnews.com
Relevant topic timeline:
Main Topic: Speaker Kevin McCarthy's suggestion of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden over unproven claims of corruption. Key Points: 1. McCarthy's suggestion of an impeachment inquiry is drawing strong pushback from Democrats. 2. Republicans have mixed reviews of McCarthy's suggestion, with some supporting it and others hesitant. 3. Impeachment is a political decision and carries political risks, but it is unlikely to succeed in the Democratic-controlled Senate.
Main Topic: Mike Pence welcomes newly appointed Hunter Biden special counsel and criticizes Justice Department under Trump administration. Key Points: 1. Mike Pence welcomes the appointment of David Weiss as special counsel in the Hunter Biden probe. 2. Pence criticizes the Justice Department under the Trump administration for pushing a "political agenda." 3. Pence expresses confidence in Congress, particularly House Republicans, to continue investigating the Hunter Biden probe.
The main topic is the statements made by Vice President Mike Pence regarding his inquiry to the Senate parliamentarian about fake electors. 1. Pence says he asked Senate parliamentarian about fake electors after hearing 'rumors' 2. Potential Biden primary challenger says president's image is corrupted by Hunter probe 3. Pence doubles down on Trump asking him to disregard Constitution: 'Check his tweets'
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has announced a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden based on allegations of abuse of power, obstruction, and corruption, despite the lack of direct evidence that the president financially benefitted from his son's business dealings.
Former President Donald Trump's comments suggesting that the impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden was in retaliation and could lead to future indictments caught some Republicans off guard and raised concerns about the party's prospects in next year's election.
Former Vice President Mike Pence escalates his campaign attacks against former President Donald Trump, accusing him of disregarding America's debt crises and other urgent issues.
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee will hold its first hearing on the impeachment inquiry into President Biden on Sept. 28, focusing on constitutional and legal questions surrounding his alleged involvement in corruption and abuse of public office, while also planning to subpoena the bank records of his son, Hunter Biden.
The Republican-led U.S. House of Representatives held its first impeachment inquiry hearing against President Joe Biden, but no new information regarding his financial ties to his son Hunter Biden is expected to be revealed.