Congressional Democrats have long cited the political impact of the impeachment process as a force to move public opinion. President Trump has blasted the inquiry as a 'witch hunt,' but a federal judge last week denied an administration claim that without a formal vote on impeachment the House couldn't get access to documents Democrats want. House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff said his committee would hold public hearings following this week's House vote. They argue that because the House has not taken a vote, they may simply pretend the impeachment inquiry does not exist. 'best regards, '[Nancy]'The House Intelligence, Judiciary, and Oversight and Government Reform Committees have already been gathering information in what Pelosi said is a formal impeachment inquiry.

Source: Daily Mail October 28, 2019 19:47 UTC