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Decoded: Donald Trump impeached, again; here's what happens next

This is the second time Trump has been impeached, a first in the history of American politics

Donald Trump, US elections
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The Senate is likely to commence after recess on January 19, which means that Trump’s fate will most probably not be known until after he leaves the White House on January 20

Dhruv Munjal New Delhi
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 232-197 to impeach President Donald Trump for his alleged role in inciting rioters who stormed the Capitol building on January 6. This is the second time Trump has been impeached, a first in the history of American politics. Here is a breakdown of this latest development and its varied implications. 

What are the charges against Trump?

On Monday, House Democrats filed a single article of impeachment — “incitement of insurrection” — against Trump. On January 6, hours before his supporters laid siege to the Capitol, where the Congress was conducting a joint session to