DOJ lawyer says Congress can instead block appropriations, legislation and nominations to force cooperation.— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) January 3, 2020
Judge Griffith notes that impeachment for obstruction of Congress is also a remedy.
Judge GRIFFITH presses House lawyer on whether Pelosi agrees there could be more articles of impeachment based on McGahn testimony.— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) January 3, 2020
House lawyer Megan Barbero says yes, she has "the full authority of the House" to make that argument.
Judge Griffith seems sympathetic to this argument wondering why the House can't just rely on its own powers to pressure the Executive branch.— Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney) January 3, 2020
"Cut the appropriations. Get the Senate to stop confirming judges. Make it an article of impeachment. You're not without remedy here."
