Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) says he is tabling his efforts to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein after having several meetings with Republican leadership, stating that he would instead pursue contempt if the Justice Department (DOJ) does not turn over documents Congress is seeking. While the impeachment option remains on the table, Meadows told reporters Tuesday he now hopes it will be a contempt process rather than impeachment. Meadows said pursuing contempt, if the DOJ does not cooperate, could "unite" leadership and some of the House Republicans who "have been more frustrated," rather than going for the more nuclear impeachment option.
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