Alleged Trump actions would be 'impeachable' if proved, says key House Democrat, but path forward uncertain

WASHINGTON - While President Donald Trump continues to assert his innocence despite investigations moving closer to him, and to berate his accusers, both foes and allies nonetheless are grappling with a looming question: If what prosecutors say is true, what then?

Allegations in court filings last week, if borne out, would constitute an "impeachable offense," said the incoming head of the House Judiciary Committee, Rep. Jerrold Nadler, on CNN's "State of the Union" program Sunday.

But the New York Democrat quickly sounded a cautionary note: That doesn't mean his newly empowered party would actually