3 key takeaways on final House impeachment hearing

The hearing was a chance for both sides to lay out their case ahead of a vote.

ByAnne Flaherty
December 9, 2019, 6:02 PM

Congressional lawyers made their case to lawmakers Monday on the impeachment of President Donald Trump, presenting the final testimony in a weeks-long effort that has divided the nation.

The next step will be consideration of articles of impeachment by the House Judiciary Committee as early as Wednesday.

PHOTO:House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) (center) speaks during a hearing with lawyers for the House Judiciary Committee, Barry Berke representing the majority Democrats, and Stephen Castor representing the minority Republicans.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) (center) speaks during a hearing with lawyers for the House Judiciary Committee, Barry Berke representing the majority Democrats, and Stephen Castor representing the minority Republicans, before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill, Dec. 9, 2019.
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