House impeachment hearing ends abruptly after 13 hours with no vote
President Trump delivered brief remarks at the congressional ball tonight while the House Judiciary Committee continued to debate the articles of impeachment.
Trump called it a “very exciting month in Washington, DC,” receiving some warm laughter. He also touted stock market records.
“Our country is doing really great,” Trump said, thanking everyone for attending and acknowledging Vice President Mike Pence, who was in attendance with his wife Karen.
Trump, who spoke from a podium with a golden carved eagle, congratulated first lady Melania Trump on a “beautiful job.”
«We’re going to have a fantastic year,” Trump said, predicting “the best year in decades.”
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, legislative director Marc Short and Rep. Steve Scalise were among those in attendance.
Democrats were invited to the congressional ball, according to a White House official.
