Live coverage: Ex-Ukraine ambassador testifies in public impeachment hearing
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is slated to appear Friday morning in Democrats’ second public impeachment hearing, where she is expected to testify that a shadowy smear campaign led by Rudy GiulianiRudy GiulianiTrump knocks testimony from ‘Never Trumpers’ at Louisiana rally Jordan calls Pelosi accusing Trump of bribery ‘ridiculous’ Giuliani under investigation for alleged campaign finance, lobbying breaches: report MORE and other associates ultimately led to her removal earlier this year.
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House Democrats believe Yovanovitch will help them build their case for impeaching President TrumpDonald John TrumpButtigieg surges ahead of Iowa caucuses Biden leads among Latino Democrats in Texas, California Kavanaugh hailed by conservative gathering in first public speech since confirmation MORE by describing to the American people in personal terms how private interests succeeded in ousting a career diplomat after teaming up with corrupt Ukrainian representatives and disreputable media figures.
The former ambassador testified behind closed doors early last month, painting a grim portrait to House investigators about a silent State Department that offered her no defense in the face of personal attacks in the media and by those close to the president, despite other State officials pushing for its top brass to issue a statement of support.
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Rather, Yovanovitch testified that after her many years in service, she was recalled from Ukraine without warning or ceremony, a move that was followed by an alleged pressure campaign by Trump, Giuliani and others to get Kyiv to open two politically motivated investigations.
The high-stakes House Intelligence Committee hearing, led by Chairman Adam SchiffAdam Bennett SchiffTrump on Schiff: ‘He will not make the LSU football team’ Trump knocks testimony from ‘Never Trumpers’ at Louisiana rally Johnson opens door to subpoenaing whistleblower, Schiff, Bidens MORE (D-Calif.) and ranking member Devin NunesDevin Gerald NunesOvernight Defense: Trump hosts Erdoğan at White House | Says Turkish leader has ‘great relationship with the Kurds’ | Highlights from first public impeachment hearing GOP zeroes in on alleged Ukraine meddling during impeachment testimony The Hill’s 12:30 Report: Democrats open televised impeachment hearings MORE (D-Calif.) is set to begin at 9 a.m.
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The second public hearing in the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump is set to get underway in two hours. Will new information come to light? Will there be any drama? Check out five things we’ll be watching for during the hearing.
If you still have time, catch up with our coverage of Wednesday’s hearing with Bill Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, and George Kent, a top State Department official.
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