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Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Democrats unveil impeachment charges; Trump left ‘no choice’
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Democrats unveil impeachment charges; Trump left ‘no choice’
23 Sept 04:57Key points summarised by AI
House Democrats formally announced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump: abuse of power and obstruction of Congress.
The charges allege Trump 'betrayed the nation' by soliciting foreign interference in the 2020 election through his actions toward Ukraine, including withholding military aid while requesting investigations into political rivals.
Democrats further accuse Trump of obstructing Congress by directing current and former officials to defy House subpoenas and blocking access to crucial documents during the impeachment inquiry.
The Judiciary Committee will begin deliberations, with a full House vote anticipated by Christmas; if approved, the articles will proceed to the Senate for a trial, where a Republican majority makes conviction unlikely.
The impeachment process is highly partisan, with Democrats asserting a duty to protect the Constitution and national security, while Trump and his allies vehemently denounce it as a 'WITCH HUNT' and 'Political Madness'.
Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief
Yesterday 14:04Key points summarised by AI
The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.