Report outlines lawmakers´ argument that Trump abused powerCommittee approves report along party linesHelp us cover the critical issues of 2020. This Giving Tuesday, consider making a contribution 3.59pm GMT Live political reporting continues on Wednesday´s blog: Related: Trump impeachment inquiry: House judiciary committee holds first public hearing - live 12.58am GMT Here´s a recap of today: 12.44am GMT House minority leader Kevin McCarthy says he has `no concerns` over call records in the impeachment report. The report mentioned that Trump´s personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani was in contact with Devin Nunes, a Republican representative on the Intelligence Committee leading the impeachment inquiry, as Giuliani began spreading baseless allegations against Joe Biden and his family. 12.11am GMT Now that the Intelligence Committee has approved its impeachment report, the proceedings will move over to the House Judiciary Committee, which is holding hearings starting tomorrow. 12.01am GMT When Kamala Harris announced she was dropping out of the presidential race earlier today, Donald Trump´s campaign reacted by congratulating Tulsi Gabbard, who often clashed with Harris on the debate stage. Trump tweeted, `Too bad. We will miss you Kamala!`.Don´t worry, Mr. President. I´ll see you at your trial. https://t.co/iiS17NY4Ry 11.53pm GMT The committee voted 13-9 along party lines to adopt the report. Read key takeaways here: Related: Democrats` Trump impeachment report: five key takeaways 11.27pm GMT The report alleges that Trump `abused the power of his office for personal and political gain, at the expense of national security`. Though it doesn´t recommend specific articles of impeachment, the document hints at charges of obstruction of justice, among others. Democratic members of the Intelligence Committee also accuse Trump of a cover-up, contending that the president `ordered and implemented a campaign to conceal his conduct from the public and frustrate and obstruct ...
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