US Democrats have opened a formal impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump over claims that he sought political help from Ukraine.

The decision by top Democrat Nancy Pelosi follows growing demands from her party. She said the president "must be held accountable".

Trump has denied impropriety and argued that impeachment would be politically "positive" for him.

No US president has ever been removed from office by impeachment.

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