Trump public impeachment hearings: Schedule and what to expect

Date: Nov 13 2019

The first public hearings in the Democrats’ ongoing impeachment inquiry into President Trump begin Wednesday, when Bill Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Kent are scheduled to testify before the House Intelligence Committee in an open session. Marie Yovanovitch, the ousted former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, will testify Friday. (There are no hearings Thursday.) The three career public servants, who testified behind closed doors last month, are expected to detail in public the Trump administration’s alleged pressure campaign on Ukraine to investigate Trump’s political rivals.

Where can I watch?

What will the witnesses say?

Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., hold a press conference on Capitol Hill on Oct. 15 while Deputy Assistant Secretary of State George Kent testifies behind closed doors in the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump. (Photo: Andrew Harnik/AP)

Who will be doing the questioning?

What is the defense strategy?

President Trump. (Photo: Alex Brandon)

Will Trump be watching?

What’s next?