7:30 LRN Newscast December 18

An Impeachment vote is expected today on the House floor on two articles related to the President’s alleged effort to pressure Ukraine into investigating the Bidens in exchange for military aid. Congressman Ralph Abraham will vote against Impeaching President Trump, but expects the Democratic-controlled House will vote in favor.
Cut 4 (08) “dictators”
New Orleans Congressman Cedric Richmond says based on the transcript provided the President said can you do us a favor after Ukraine asked for military aid.

A week from today is Christmas Day. Shopping expert Claudia Lombana says for those who still need to ship gifts, the deadline to ship is Saturday so they arrive by Christmas…
cut 14 (12) “…there on time”

State Representative Blake Miguez has been elected as the new House GOP Caucus Chairman. Matt Doyle spoke with the Erath Republican about his new role…
Cut 2 (30) “…I’m Matt Doyle”

The National Weather Service in Lake Charles says it has determined that an EF-3 tornado traveled 62 miles from DeRidder to Alexandria. It had winds between 140 and 160 miles per hour and the tornado was 400 yards wide at its largest. A 59-year-old woman from Rospine died when a twister hit her mobile home. Rosepine is just north of DeRidder.