House Dems move closer to 2nd Trump impeachment
House Democrats are moving closer to launching a second impeachment effort against President Trump in the wake of insurrection at the Capitol -- an expedited push that could be voted out of the House as early as next week.
House Judiciary Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., signaled the speed at which the process could work in a statement late Thursday.
"We have a limited period of time in which to act. The nation cannot afford a lengthy, drawn out process, and I support bringing articles of impeachment directly to the House floor," he said, suggesting that impeachment effort would bypass the House Judiciary Committee entirely.
Democrats are expected to introduce a privileged impeachment resolution in the House as soon as Monday, which could tee up debate and a floor vote by Wednesday, if House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer reconvenes the chamber.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will convene Democrats for their first caucus call since events at the Capitol at noon Friday, where impeachment is expected to be a topic of discussion.
-ABC News' Benjamin Siegel, Mariam Khan and Katherine Faulders