The House Judiciary Committee on Friday voted to adopt two articles of impeachment against President Trump – capping a contentious three-day session that Republicans panned as a “kangaroo court.” The committee adopted both articles, alleging abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, on a party-line vote of 23-17. A final vote in the full House is expected next week, which could tee up a Senate trial in the new year just before presidential primaries are set to get underway. But the committee vote was preceded by fireworks on Thursday night, when Chairman Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., infuriated Republicans by wrapping up the hearing just before midnight and postponing the votes until the morning. “It is now very late at night,” Nadler said. “I want the members on both sides of the aisle to think about what has happened over these last two days, and to search their consciences before we cast their final votes.” That led to Republicans decrying what they called a “bush-league stunt” by Nadler to make sure the vote would be carried on daytime television. BREAKING: House Judiciary Committee approved 2 articles of impeachment (abuse of power & obstruction of Congress) against Trump on party lines. Full House vote expected next week. It's the 3rd time in modern history that full House will consider whether to impeach the president. — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 13, 2019 (AP)