Trump impeachment inquiry witnesses line up for first public hearings – live

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1.05pm GMT
The fist public hearing in the impeachment inquiry is set to start in less than two hours, but Democrats have already announced the next steps in the investigation.
Maria Yovanovitch, the former US ambassador to Ukraine who was recalled from her post in the spring, will testify publicly on Friday morning.
Impeachment inquiry hearings next week: Tuesday morning: Jennifer Williams and Alexander VindmanTuesday afternoon: Kurt Volker and Tim Morrison Wednesday morning: Gordon SondlandWednesday afternoon: Laura Cooper and David Hale Thursday: Fiona Hill More details to come.
12.44pm GMT
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Well, we’ve arrived. Public hearings begin this morning in the impeachment inquiry, marking only the fourth time in American history that such proceedings have occurred. Continue reading...

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