Press Play with Madeleine Brand
How Rep. Karen Bass sees impeachment playing out
California Democratic Congresswoman Karen Bass sits on the House Judiciary Committee, which held its first impeachment hearing on Wednesday. She tells us that impeachment is urgent: “We must act now.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenCalifornia Democratic Congresswoman Karen Bass sits on the House Judiciary Committee, which held its first impeachment hearing on Wednesday. She tells us that impeachment is urgent: “We must act now. We cannot allow our own president to interfere in the election.” We also ask about Bass’ reaction to Sen. Kamala Harris dropping out of the presidential race.
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5 storiesRep. Karen Bass on the urgency of impeachment, plus Kamala Harris dropping her presidential bid
Karen Bass sits on the House Judiciary Committee, which held its first impeachment hearing on Wednesday. She tells us that impeachment is urgent: “We must act now. We cannot allow our own president to interfere in the election.” We also ask about Bass’ reaction to Sen. Kamala Harris dropping out of the presidential race.
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