Democrats Say Republican Impeachment Witnesses May Testify

  • Those testifying must have direct knowledge of Trump’s actions
  • Republican says Trump’s call inappropriate but not impeachable

Hunter Biden 

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Democrats signaled their willingness to let some witnesses requested by Republicans testify as the House starts public impeachment hearings of Donald Trump this week, but only those people with knowledge of the president’s actions. And not Hunter Biden or the whistle-blower.

Ahead of the first session on Wednesday, Republicans gave the committee a list of witnesses they want called -- including former Vice President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter, and the anonymous whistle-blower whose complaint sparked the inquiry.