Pelosi: House ‘will proceed’ to impeachment of President Trump

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (J Scott Applewhite/AP)

The House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, House speaker Nancy Pelosi said.

Ms Pelosi made the announcement in a letter to colleagues on Sunday. She said the House will act with solemnity but also urgency with just days remaining before Mr Trump is to leave office on January 20.