5 Democrats introduce impeachment articles against Trump

Five Democrats have introduced articles of impeachment against US President Donald Trump, a long-shot effort that stands little chance in the Republican-led House.

The five articles accuse the president of obstruction of justice, undermining the independence of the federal judiciary and other offenses.

Rep. Steve Cohen of Tennessee leads the effort, saying in a statement today “the time has come to make clear to the American people and to this President that his train of injuries to our Constitution must be brought to an end through impeachment.”

Republicans hold the majority in the House and are unlikely to act on the impeachment articles. Democratic leaders largely oppose the effort, fearing that it only riles up the GOP base that is strongly supportive of the unpopular president.

— AP