A surreal day in Washington and beyond: Democrats take a big step toward impeachment

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets with her caucus in a closed session ahead of impeachment inquiry announcement.

WASHINGTON — In one hectic day in the nation’s capital, Donald Trump’s presidency — which has already survived a special counsel investigation and countless political scandals — shifted back into the danger zone.

Trump began the workday declaring that the increasing calls for impeachment over his alleged pressure on Ukraine to dig up dirt on a political rival were “nonsense.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi ended the day by announcing the start of a formal impeachment inquiry after she strenuously resisted one for months.

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