But the document could serve as a provocative political weapon for conservatives in their standoff with Mueller and the Justice Department. Articles of impeachment drafted by House conservatives accuse Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein of failing to enforce the law. Still, the group’s impeachment draft would face many challenges if it were referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration. While House members can refer impeachment articles to the House Judiciary Committee, it is usually up to the committee to debate or draft impeachment legislation that could be brought before the House for a vote. The impeachment draft comes at a charged moment within the Republican Party and inside the White House.

Source: Washington Post April 30, 2018 23:13 UTC