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5 things to know for April 23: Sri Lanka, impeachment, Trump, Social Security, oceans

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The heartbreaking stories of the lives lost in this senseless violence are also starting to emerge. Shantha Mayadunne, a Sri Lankan TV chef, and her daughter Nisanga Mayadunne were killed in the explosion at the Shangri-La Hotel. A Facebook photo posted right before the blast shows Nisanga Mayadunne and several others enjoying breakfast in the hotel. Several US citizens died in the blasts, including a fifth-grader who went to school in Washington. Anders Holch Povlsen, a Danish billionaire, lost three of his children in the attacks. Get the latest updates on the investigation here.
2.Democrats and impeachment
So, just where are the Democrats on impeachment? That may depend on which group of Democrats you ask. Party leaders like House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are trying to quiet the impeachment talk for now, fearing a political backlash. Pelosi sent a „Dear colleague“ letter to her caucus yesterday before a conference call, stressing that „the facts regarding holding the President accountable can be gained outside of impeachment hearings.“ But some rank-and-file Dems, as well as a few 2020 Democratic presidential contenders, want to start impeachment proceedings now. Like US Sen. Kamala Harris, who said last night during her CNN town hall that she supports Congress moving toward impeachment.
3. President Trump
Looks like President Trump will get his official state visit to the United Kingdom after all. Two sources told CNN that Buckingham Palace will announce the planned June visit „shortly.

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