But Nadler told Democrats on his panel he was sympathetic to their calls to open up a formal impeachment investigation, something that Pelosi rejected in the private meetings. Still Democrats say Nadler will not buck Pelosi, and would only move forward with an impeachment inquiry if she were on board. "He's in a very difficult position," said Rep. Steve Cohen, a Tennessee Democrat on the committee who has pressed for opening an impeachment inquiry. House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings told CNN on Tuesday that "I'm getting there" when it comes to supporting an impeachment inquiry. Others who are not on the Judiciary Committee are also beginning to see impeachment as a logical next step.

Source: CNN May 21, 2019 21:11 UTC