Blog 1.5

1.What is Nancy Pelosi's role in Congress?
Nancy Pelosi is the Speaker of the House.
2. What is President Trump alleged to have done?
Allegedly, President Trump sought help with election interference from Ukraine in the upcoming 2020 presidential election.
3. What is Nancy Pelosi's goal, since she does not want to impeach the president?
Instead of impeaching President Trump, Speaker Pelosi is suggesting that laws governing presidential indictments.
4. What does Pelosi say has harmed Congress's ability to investigate the Executive Branch?
According to the House Speaker Pelosi, the White House’s lack of cooperation and declarations of executive privilege harm Congress’s ability to investigate the Executive Branch.

5. How did the Director of National Intelligence (who works for the president) violate the law?
Declining to share the whistleblower’s complaint to Congress, Joseph Maguire violated the law.

6. What is Adam Schiff's role in Congress?
Adam Schiff is the House Intelligence Committee Chair.

7. Why do "moderate Democrats" want to avoid impeaching the president?
Since being in favor of impeachment would increase the chances of alienating their voters, “moderate Democrats” want to avoid impeachment. 
8. How does the American public feel about the issue?
As a whole, Americans are divided on this issue. According to a Politico and Morning Consult poll, thirty seven percent of voters support it. On the other hand, over half are against it

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