Harvard law professor says he will present oral arguments during Senate trial; Whitewater investigator Ken Starr and ex-Florida AG Pam Bondi also part of the team
Nonbinding statement affirming Congress role in declaring war passed the House last week; Republican leader McConnell urges Democrats not to 'screw up' US deterrence in Mideast
House expected to approve removal of president from office; Senate Majority Leader McConnell meets with GOP senators Tuesday as they negotiate the terms of the trial
Democrats call to declassify president's notification to Congress of reasons for assassination; Tehran, for its part, has vowed 'bodies of Americans' throughout the region
The decision complicates Republican efforts to retain a Senate majority, but Iran crisis makes it an awkward time for top diplomat to leave his post and seek elective office
US president lashes 'vicious crusade' against him; Democrats vow to 'defend our Constitution from all enemies, foreign and domestic' ahead of expected party-line vote
Non-binding decision, sure to anger Turkey, comes following Congress's recognition in September and three failed Senate attempts in which the White House objected
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